Tundra Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Elliott Blueberry - TreeTime.ca

Tundra Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Elliott Blueberry

Lonicera caerulea Tundra

Vaccinium corymbosum Elliott

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Tundra Haskap (Honeyberry)
Elliott Blueberry

Tundra Haskap is sweet/tangy with a great flavour. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Tundra Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves. They have the firmest berries, which makes them well-suited for commercial production

For optimal fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Haskaps need to be planted with a compatible variety. Compatibility is influenced by both bloom time and genetics.

Tundra Haskap is an early-pollinating variety and pairs well with Aurora and Honey Bee.

Elliott Blueberry is a very high yielding, commercial highbush blueberry variety. If you're lucky enough to live in a suitable climate zone, Elliott Blueberry will serve you well. Its medium-size berries mature late in the summer and have a mild flavor. The berries are firm and store well.

While this variety is self-pollinating, we recommend pairing Elliott Blueberry with Blue Crop Blueberry to increase the berry production of both varieties.

Note: Blueberries require very specific soil conditions. They need well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.0. If the starting pH of your soil is between 5.1 and 6.2 you can lower it by adding sulphur. We recommend against planting blueberries in soil with a starting pH greater than 6.2. Please do your own research before buying any blueberry plants.

Tundra Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Elliott Blueberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange-red
Berries: elongated berries are large, firm and great tasting (sweet tangy)
Berries: large clusters of blue berries
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet/tart depending on maturity
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none