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Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Patriot Blueberry

Lonicera caerulea Aurora

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Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry)
Patriot Blueberry

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.

The Patriot Blueberry offers the largest fruit of all the early season blueberries and thrives in an acidic soil with a low pH. With fruit that can easily grow to the size of a quarter, you'll be known for having the largest blueberries for miles. The Patriot Blueberry is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Cold hardy and self-pollinating, the Patriot Blueberry is also resistant to root rot.

Aurora Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Patriot Blueberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red to deep red
Flowers: white, pink tinged
Berries: blue, oblong
Berries: edible blue
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, mild
Harvest: July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: blue honeysuckle, haskap, honeyberry
Other Names: patriot highbush blueberry, patriot northern highbush blueberry