Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Cherry Prinsepia - TreeTime.ca

Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Cherry Prinsepia

Lonicera caerulea Blue Belle

Prinsepia sinensis

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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry)
Cherry Prinsepia

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.

Cherry Prinsepia is an attractive, cold hardy shrub with thorny stems and a rounded shape.

Primarily used for its shrub and hedge characteristics, Cherry Prinsepia is also grown for its ornamental fruit. Tart in flavor, the red berries are edible and enjoyed by birds and humans alike.

If deer are an issue on your property, try planting Cherry Prinsepia in a tight row to create a dense hedge to deter them.

Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Cherry Prinsepia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3b
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


Other Names: berry smart belle honeyberry, blue belle honeyberry, haskap, honeyberry