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Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Northern Bayberry
Lonicera caerulea Boreal Blizzard
Myrica pensylvanica
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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 and pairs well with Boreal Beast.
Northern Bayberry makes an excellent hedge or feature shrub. It will retain its leaves in warmer climates but drops them in colder areas. They produce blue-grey berries that have a wax coating on them that can be used to make candles or soaps.
In colder hardiness zones the leaves turn an attractive orange to red colour in the fall, making it a striking addition to your landscape.
Northern Bayberry is native to Nova Scotia and tolerates both drought and wet conditions. It is also a nitrogen fixer that tolerates poor soil conditions.
Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts
Northern Bayberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: Warning: The wax from bayberry fruit is considered toxic and may be carcinogenic.

