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Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Elliott Blueberry

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Blizzard

Vaccinium corymbosum Elliott

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Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry)
Elliott Blueberry

Boreal Blizzard Haskap is known for its excellent taste and is the most similar to the Aurora Haskap. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Boreal Blizzard Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves.

It has one of the largest and heaviest berries and they are firm enough to withstand mechanical harvesting

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.

Boreal Blizzard Haskap is a late-pollinating variety that pairs well with Boreal Beast.

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.

Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Elliott Blueberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
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: large, purple blue
Berries: large clusters of blue berries
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: firm
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Flavor: sweet/tart depending on maturity
Harvest: mid - late July
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Flowers: pale yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none




Other Names: blue honeysuckle, honeyberry