Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

Lonicera caerulea Kawai

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Firecracker Goji Berry
Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry)

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

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.

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

Kawai Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: evergreen
Flowers: purple
Flowers: white
Fruit: edible
Berries: red
Berries: oval
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: medium
Flavor: sweet
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Harvest: late june/july
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: goji berry firecracker
Other Names: kawai honeyberry