Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry) - TreeTime.ca

Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Blizzard

Lonicera caerulea Strawberry Sensation

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Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry)
Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry)

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.

Strawberry Sensation Haskap is a new cultivar from Berries Unlimited that is getting lots of attention. These haskaps have a unique flavor that range from sweet to tart with an alpine strawberry after taste. This highly productive shrub produces haskaps late season and are ideal for freezing or fresh eating.

Strawberry Sensation is an late pollinating variety. Pair with other late pollinators to have a higher yield.
Boreal Blizzard is a great companion variety.

Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Strawberry Sensation Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 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
Berries: large, purple blue
Berries: elliptical blue-purple berries
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Flavor: sweet/tart, hint of strawberry flavor
Harvest: mid - late July
Harvest: very late, mid June to mid July
Flowers: pale yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: blue honeysuckle, honeyberry