Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry) - TreeTime.ca

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea Kawai

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

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Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry)
Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

The Kawai Haskap is a compact fruit-bearing shrub that blooms with small white flowers in early spring and then fruits with medium-sized, oval shaped berries in late June and July. Their taste is usually described as something between a raspberry and a blueberry. The berries are blue and sweet and are great for fresh eating or preserves.

The Kawai Haskap, or Kawai Honeyberry is cold-hardy and is suitable for urban gardens.

Kawai is a late pollinating variety. Pair with other late pollinators to have a higher yield.
Giants Heart Haskap is a great companion variety for the Kawaii.

Martin Saskatoon is a prairie hardy shrub. The berries have a large size and a delicious taste. This species has consistent yield, making it great for both orchards and small gardens. The berries ripen uniformly, making them convenient for machine harvesting.

Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Flowers: white
Berries: oval
Berries: produces large edible berries
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: medium
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: late june/july
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Other Names: haskap, honeyberry, kawai honeyberry
Other Names: alder-leaf shadbush, dwarf shadbush, pacific serviceberry, pigeon berry, western juneberry, western serviceberry