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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Royal Purple Smokebush

Lonicera caerulea Blue Belle

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry)
Royal Purple Smokebush

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.

Royal Purple Smokebush is an attractive and dramatic shrub. Mid-summer you'll notice feathery, purple-pink puffs of airy seed clusters that give the illusion of smoke. The contrast of these seed clusters against deep purple-red foliage will make Royal Purple Smokebush your new favorite shrub.

It is tolerant of clay soil, drought, and deer, making Royal Purple Smokebush a hardy addition to any yard. Try it in a hedge, shrub border, or as an accent shrub; regardless of how you use it, this shrub will be a head turner.

Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
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