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Boreal Beast Honeyberry Plant

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Description

Boreal Beast Honeyberry produces big berries with bold flavor!

The berries are firm, with a thick, oval shape. The bloom season of this cultivar is relatively late, matching the bloom season of Boreal Blizzard.

These elongated berries, also referred to as Haskaps, are sweet and tart, similar in flavor as blueberries. These fruits are high in antioxidants, as high or higher than blueberries! While ‘Boreal Beast’ isn’t as pretty as ‘Boreal Beauty’ it has remarkable flavor – fresh or frozen.

Boreal Beast has excellent mildew resistance. This cold-hardy berry plant requires about 1,000-1,200 chill hours. Plant honeyberries in rich soil, with a pH between 5-7.

For this specimen to produce, it’ll need a different honeyberry plant that blooms around the same time to pollinate it. Boreal Beast is a pollinator haskap cultivar designed to be planted with other “Boreal” cultivars.

Putting “Beauty” and the “Beast” together will result in a successful harvest for both!

Characteristics

Bloom Color White, Yellow
Bloom Time Mid - Late
Fruit Color Blue
Fruit Size Large
Ripens/Harvest June
Shade/Sun Partial Shade - Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.0 - 7.0
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 3
Zone Range 2 - 8

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 2 - 8
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

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