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Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Bilberry
Lonicera caerulea Blue Belle
Vaccinium myrtillus
CUSTOM GROW
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
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.
American Black Currant is a native deciduous shrub known for its clusters of small black berries that ripen in mid-to-late summer. The berries are edible and have long been used for fresh eating, preserves, and baking. They provide food for birds and mammals, and their fragrant spring flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
American Black Currant’s foliage serves as a host plant for butterfly species such as the Green Comma and Gray Comma, and its dense branching offers cover for wildlife. The shrub has traditionally been planted in shelterbelts, riparian buffers, and restoration projects.
Blue Belle Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts
Bilberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: leaves may be unsafe in high doses