Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Amur Maackia

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Beast

Maackia amurensis

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Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry)
Amur Maackia

Boreal Beast Haskap produces sweet/tart berries that have an excellent flavour. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Boreal Beast Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves.

They have firmer berries that tend to remain on the bush for longer when compared to other varieties.

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

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Berries: large, purple blue
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Harvest: mid - late July
Flowers: pale yellow
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low




Other Names: blue honeysuckle, honeyberry
Other Names: maackia