Description Latin: Lonicera caerulea ‘boreal beauty’ Height : 4-6 feet Spread:4-6 feet Sun exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 2b Root system: Fibrous Suckering: No Growth rate: Moderate Lifespan: 25-30 years Soil: Well draining loams Bloom time: Mid season Berry Flavor: Sweet, tangy described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Berry Size: Large, elongated, blue. 1.9 grams Production level: High Ripening: Early – Mid August Pollination: Plant with other compatible Haskap varieties like Beast to ensure good fruit production. Plug material Haskap ‘Boreal Beast’ Latin: Lonicera caerulea ‘boreal beast’ Height : 4-6 feet Spread:4-6 feet Sun exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Zone 2b Root system: Fibrous Suckering: No Growth rate: Moderate Lifespan: 25-30 years Soil: Well draining loams Bloom time: Mid season Berry Flavor: Sweet, tangy described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Berry Size: Rounded, elongated, blue.2.5 cm Production level: High Ripening: Mid – late July Pollination: Plant with other compatible Haskap varieties like Beauty to ensure good fruit production. Plug material Carefully selected from the University of Saskatchewan breeding program, this hardy fruit is also known as honeyberries. This easy to pick super fruit is steadily gaining popularity for its nutritious value and high fruit production. Perfect for urban settings with little space. Haskap plants are low maintenance. They prefer well-drained soil with a bit of acidity with a pH of 5.5 and 7. Plant in groupings or as a hedge. While planting, mix in some organic matter like compost or peat moss to give them a nutrient-rich start. Beauty and Beast will grow approximately 8-12 inches per year. Beauty; know for its strong upright branches, vigour and high production; this late season berry has a more plump rounded shape and can set some fruit the first planting year. Boreal Beast is one of the top rated haskap varieties in terms of flavor, aroma, some say it has a hint of honey flavour. Its vigour, disease-resistance and some fruit production within only 2 years of planting are all amazing attributes. The best compatible variety to Beauty is Beast, with ‘OK’ pollinators such as Aurora, Blizzard, Maxine Thompson varieties. Fully grown haskap shrubs can produce 6 – 10 lbs of fruit per year. A fully mature bush can take 5-7 years. Haskap berries are generally considered healthier than blueberries due to their higher antioxidant content, including anthocyanins. They contain more Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium than blueberries. While blueberries are a good source of nutrients, haskaps offer a more potent dose of beneficial compounds. Haskaps are generally not bothered by deer. Birds may eat the berries as they ripen, but can be deterred by draping plants with bird netting. Resistant to powdery mildew. The list of uses for this berry is truly endless. Raw, baking and preserving are just some of the ways to enjoy this super berry. Seedling size is approximately 4-6” tall , 1 year old. Sold in bundles of 3. You will receive 2 ‘Beauty’ and 1 ‘Beast’.
