Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) - TreeTime.ca

Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry)

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Lonicera caerulea Aurora

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Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry)
Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry)

Souris is an improved version of Boyne, the classic prairie raspberry. It is planted all across Canada and is extremely robust. Where other raspberry cultivars rely on unique selling points and specializations, Souris is just generally a great raspberry.

Souris is cold hardy and resistant to disease and spider mites. Its berries are deliciously sweet and tart while colourful, great for U-pick operations, fresh eating, or using in products such as jams and pies. They can be a bit softer than other raspberry varieties.

The Souris Raspberry is a fast-growing floricane. This means that raspberries will not grow on canes the year they first grow. The mature canes they do grow on, however, produce more berries than primocane varieties.

Aurora Haskap is considered one of the top Haskap varieties, known for its excellent flavour and lower acidity, resulting in a sweeter taste. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Aurora Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves.

It produces high yields of large berries and the upright growth habit makes it suitable for mechanical harvesting. The berries are easily seen on the bush, making them easy to pick.

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.

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

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) Quick Facts

Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 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: red raspberries
Berries: blue, oblong
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: blue honeysuckle, haskap, honeyberry