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Albion Strawberry vs Blue Stuart Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea Blue Stuart

Fragaria ananassa Albion

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Blue Stuart Haskap (Honeyberry)
Albion Strawberry

The Blue Stuart Haskap is a fruit-bearing shrub that produces medium-sized, oval-shaped and sweet berries. Their taste is typically described as something between a raspberry and a blueberry. The berries are ready for harvest through June and July, and are of medium firmness.

The Blue Stuart Haskap, or Blue Stuart Honeyberry is a cultivar of Russian origin bred by Lidia Stuart who grew up in far eastern Russia.

Blue Stuart is a late pollinating variety. Pair with other late pollinators to have a higher yield.
Blue Banana is a great companion variety.

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.

Blue Stuart Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Albion Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high


Berries: blue, oval
Berries: sweet
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet
Flavor: sweet dessert berry
Harvest: June - July
Harvest: spring through summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: chito honeyberry