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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Northern Gooseberry

Lonicera caerulea Blue Belle

Ribes oxyacanthoides

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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry)
Northern Gooseberry

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.

Northern Gooseberry is a small, ornamental quality native shrub with prickly stems. You can plant it anywhere you'd plant Prickly Rose or Common Wild Rose, such as your yard.

Most people find Northern Gooseberry berries a bit tart for significant fresh eating but they are good for baking, wine or jam.

BLUE BELLE HASKAP (HONEYBERRY) QUICK FACTS

NORTHERN GOOSEBERRY QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Berries: smaller berries (0.9 grams) good for making jams or jellies
Berries: purple or purplish black
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none





Other Names: berry smart blue belle honeyberry
Other Names: canada gooseberry, canadian gooseberry