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Common Caragana vs Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Beast

Caragana arborescens

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Boreal Beast Haskap (Honeyberry)
Common Caragana

Boreal Beast Haskap produces sweet/tart berries that have an excellent 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.

They have firmer berries that tend to remain on the bush for longer when compared to other varieties.

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

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 Beast Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

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


Flowers: pale yellow
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: large, purple blue
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Harvest: mid - late July
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: boreal beast honeyberry, haskap, honeyberry
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia