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Common Caragana vs Boreal Beauty Haskap (Honeyberry)

Caragana arborescens

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Beauty

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Common Caragana
Boreal Beauty Haskap (Honeyberry)

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Boreal Beauty Haskap produces sweet/tart berries that have a great flavour. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Boreal Beast Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves.

The berries are heavy, firm, and have a great branch hold. They are firm enough to withstand mechanical harvesting.

For optimal fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Haskaps need to be planted with a compatible variety. Compatibility is influenced by both bloom time and genetics.

Boreal Beauty Haskap is a late-pollinating variety and pairs well with Boreal Beast.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Boreal Beauty Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: pale yellow
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: large, purple blue
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Harvest: late July - mid August
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: boreal beauty honeyberry, haskap, honeyberry