Plant Details

Lonicera caerulea

Sweetberry honeysuckle, Bluefly honeysuckle, Haskap berry

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General Information

Scientific name: Lonicera caerulea
Also known as: Sweetberry honeysuckle, Bluefly honeysuckle, Haskap berry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(4)
Features:
-

Description

The following report is for the closely related L. villosa. It would be worthwhile to experiment with this plant to check its edibility. The fruit of this species is approximately 5 mm in diameter. The fruits can be eaten raw or preserved. They have a milder flavor than most edible honeysuckles and can be eaten raw, but are mainly used for making jams, jellies, and refreshing drinks.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 15/08