Borealis Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Albion Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Borealis Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Albion Strawberry

Fragaria ananassa Albion

Lonicera caerulea Borealis

Albion Strawberry
Borealis Haskap (Honeyberry)

Albion Strawberry is an Day Neutral (Long Day, Everbearing) hybrid that produces berries all summer and into fall. It is heat tolerant and disease resistant, and grows well in warmer climates. Its conical fruit, bright red color, and reliable firmness, make the fruit excellent for fresh eating, or in pies or jellies.

Borealis Haskap is a popular variety due to its great-tasting, sweet-tart berries. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Borealis Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

It has strong fruit holds and is not very firm so it does not do well when handled by equipment. This variety is a favourite for home gardens and U-Picks.

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.

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

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

Borealis Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: sweet
Berries: berries are large; berries are similar to blueberries but larger and have a taste between raspberry and blueberry; ready for harvest at the end of June
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Harvest: spring through summer
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: high
Suckering: high
Suckering: none