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Russian White Mulberry vs Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)

Morus alba tatarica

Lonicera caerulea Chito

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Russian White Mulberry
Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

The Chito Haskap is a fruit-bearing shrub with large, tart-sweet berries that are ready for harvest in late June and into July. This shrub blooms in spring with small white flowers, and has medium-firm berries. Their taste is typically described as something between a raspberry and a blueberry.

The Chito Haskap, or Chito Honeyberry exhibits consistently high fruit yields and makes great for fresh eating or adding to jams and jellies.

Chito is a late pollinating variety. Pair with other late pollinators to have a higher yield.
Strawberry Sensation is a great companion variety.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Chito Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Berries: oval
Fruit size: large
Firmness: medium
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flavor: tart/sweet
Harvest: late june/july
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: blue stuart honeyberry