Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Staghorn Sumac - TreeTime.ca

Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Staghorn Sumac

Lonicera caerulea Blue Belle

Rhus typhina

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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry)
Staghorn Sumac

Blue Belle Honeyberry is a hardy deciduous shrub. This variety produces larger quantities of bigger berries than the other Haskap varieties. Blue Belle Honeyberry's fruit is perfect for jam and jelly making.

Blue Belle is an early pollinating variety. Pair with other early pollinators to have a higher yield.
Aurora and Tundra are great companion varieties.

Staghorn Sumac is a popular ornamental shrub with red velvet like antlers that produce seeds that provide nice winter interest for landscapers and gardeners.

This low-maintenance plant is a great addition to any garden it is also used in shelterbelts.

Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Berries: smaller berries (0.9 grams) good for making jams or jellies
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: berry smart belle honeyberry, blue belle honeyberry, haskap, honeyberry
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac