Indigo Treat Honeyberry

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Lonicera kamtschatica (Honeyberry / Haskap)

Due to import restrictions, Honeyberry cannot be shipped to CA.

These compact, hardy European bushes are among the first fruits to ripen at the nursery. Very cold-tolerant, they thrive even in Siberia. While their flowers are not as showy or fragrant as traditional honeysuckle vines, the fruits are prized for their flavor. Blue, tart, and flavorful, they ripen even before strawberries. However, they can be shy producers in areas prone to late frosts.

Known as Honeyberry or Haskap, Indigo Treat edible honeysuckle is a low-maintenance addition to any landscape. These plants perform best in colder zones 3, 4, and 5. Indigo Treat, introduced by the University of Saskatchewan, produces fruits that are sweeter and higher in flavor than many other varieties. The light blue fruits are longer and flatter than other cultivars, making them visually appealing.

The plants have medium to high vigor, growing up to 5.5 feet tall, with average to high yields. Hardy in zones 3-7, they should be spaced 4 feet apart in a circular formation.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Fair
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: No

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome!