Database

Lonicera caerulea ‘Aurora’

Fruit: Haskap Berry

Fast growing, productive, very hardy shrub with fruit that is considered nutrient packed, antioxidant superfood. Dense, green foliage and small, pale-yellow flowers in spring. Large, sweet berries that are blue-black in colour with red flesh when ripe, fruit is easily picked. A very productive variety that can be used for fresh eating, jams and baking. Ripens late June to August. Usually bears fruit 1-2 years after planting. Also called Honeyberry and Blue Honeysuckle. Very low maintenance, non-suckering, pest and disease free plant that is easy to grow. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Haskaps produce on one year wood so pruning back a few older branches each spring (about 10% of the plant), while the shrub is still dormant, will create new branches ensuring fruit production for future years.

Haskaps need to be cross-pollinated and require two different cultivars planted close by to produce fruit. Aurora Haskap is pollinated by any of the following: Borealis, Indigo Gem, Polar Jewel, Tundra and Berry Blue.

Available in select potted sizes.