Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Albion Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Albion Strawberry

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Beast

Fragaria ananassa Albion

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry)
Albion Strawberry

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.

Albion Strawberry is an Day Neutral (Long Day, Everbearing) hybrid that produces berries all summer and into fall. It is heat tolerant and disease resistant, and grows well in warmer climates. Its conical fruit, bright red color, and reliable firmness, make the fruit excellent for fresh eating, or in pies or jellies.

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: large, purple blue
Berries: sweet
Firmness: firm
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Harvest: mid - late July
Harvest: spring through summer
Flowers: pale yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high




Other Names: blue honeysuckle, honeyberry