🍎 Honeyberry / Haskap
Lonicera caerulea
fruits
perennial bush
☀️ Sun
full sun to partial shade
💧 Water
consistent moisture; native to boreal wetlands
🗺️ Zones
2, 7
🧪 Soil pH
5.0, 7.0 (tolerates acidic to neutral)
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained loam, high organic matter
📏 Spacing
3-5 ft apart, 8-10 ft between rows (bush; cross-pollination needs 2+ varieties)
⏱️ Maturity
2-3 years (from planting); begins bearing 1-2 years after planting
🍴 Edible Parts
🍽️ Fruit
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (7)
Similar acidic soil needs; staggered harvest extends berry season
Nitrogen fixer; groundcover; early bee forage coincides with honeyberry's very early bloom
Nutrient accumulation; mulch source
Similar growing conditions; complementary pollination periods
Repel aphids and powdery mildew
Nitrogen fixer for cold climates; pollinators
Groundcover understory
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
Alkaline soil preference conflict
Juglone sensitivity
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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