Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Beast

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Firecracker Goji Berry
Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry)

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

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.

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: red
Berries: large, purple blue
Flavor: sweet
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Harvest: June - September
Harvest: mid - late July
Flowers: purple
Flowers: pale yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: goji berry firecracker
Other Names: blue honeysuckle, honeyberry