Blue Moon Edible Honeysuckle (Haskap)
Lonicera caerulea edulisA very attractive spreading shrub, Blue Moon has soft, velvety, bright-green foliage and bears abundant crops of large, light blue, tasty fruit. Blooms later than Berryblue and Bluebird.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Fair |
| Heat Tolerance | Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Very Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Good |
| No Spray | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Fun for Kids | Fair |
| Deer Resistance | Fair |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Edible Type | Berry |
| Self Fertile | No |
| this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
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Edible Honeysuckle
(Lonicera kamchatika)
Edible Honeysuckle are among the first fruits of the season
A unique member of the Honeysuckle family native to Eastern Siberia. This very hardy deciduous species has been a valued fruiting plant for ages and yet is virtually unknown in Europe and America. An attractive small bush, it produces tasty small fruits about the size and flavor of blueberries. Small white, slightly fragrant flowers appear in March. Fruit ripens two weeks before strawberries. Very easy to grow with no pest or disease problems.
Site & Soil
Edible Honeysuckle is a shade-loving plant in all areas except the far north, where it is happyin full sun. It prefers moderately well-drained, yet moist, soil. Mulching with compost, peat moss or decomposed manure helps maintain adequate soil moisture.
Pollination
Honeysuckle is not self-fertile. Plant at least two varieties if fruit is desired. When we ship we sent two different types.
Bearing age
1-2 years after planting.
Hardienss
Honeysuckle bush in snow
One of the hardiest fruiting plants, to minus 40*F minus 40*C (zone3).
