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Albion Strawberry vs Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)

Fragaria ananassa Albion

Lonicera caerulea Chito

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Albion Strawberry
Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)

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.

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.

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

Chito Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: sweet
Berries: oval
Fruit size: large
Firmness: firm
Firmness: medium
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Flavor: tart/sweet
Harvest: spring through summer
Harvest: late june/july
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: blue stuart honeyberry