Blue Boy Clematis vs Harcourt Apple - TreeTime.ca

Blue Boy Clematis vs Harcourt Apple

Clematis integrifolia Blue Boy

Malus Harcourt

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Blue Boy Clematis
Harcourt Apple

Blue Boy Clematis is a cold-hardy, fast growing, woody climbing vine. Hundreds of stunning steel-blue bell shaped flowers adorn the vine throughout the summer that droop and appear to hang in the air. The fibrous stems spread and create a fan-like symmetry shape.

This species will do best with support from a trellis, fence, or even other shrubs or tree stumps.

The Blue Boy Clematis was developed in Manitoba, Canada in 1947 by famous breeder Frank L. Skinner by crossing C. integrifolia x C. viticella, but it didn’t gain popularity until the 1990’s.

Harcourt Apple is a cold-hardy variety developed by the University of Alberta. In spring, it produces fragrant white blossoms shaded with pink. The medium-sized apples mature from late summer into fall, featuring red-striped skin with greenish-yellow highlights. The fruit is crisp and juicy, with a mild, pleasant flavour. They are well-suited for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

For fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Apples need to be planted with another Apple or Crab Apple variety.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Blue Boy Clematis Quick Facts

Harcourt Apple Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow
Flowers: steel blue
Flowers: white with pink
Fruit: slightly striped, bright red
Firmness: firm
Flavor: juicy, sweet, mild, crisp
Harvest: late august early september
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no