Honeyberry Plants

Also called haskap berries, blue-berry honeysuckle

These members of the honeysuckle family produce clusters of unique, elongated berries with a high level of antioxidants and a sweet, blueberry-like flavor that is good for fresh eating or making preserves. Long-lasting plants — a life span of up to 50 years! These plants are cold hardy and ripen in early summer. For successful growing and fruit production plant two varieties, so they can pollinate one another.

To ensure your growing success and satisfaction, there are a few things to consider when you buy a honeyberry plant.

Zone Compatibility

Honeyberry plants are exceptionally cold hardy. Some varieties may grow well in zone 2 and can handle temperatures as cold as -50ºF. Even so, your climate plays an important role in whether a honeyberry plant will produce fruit or even survive. Before ordering a plant, make sure its recommended hardiness zone range includes your area.

Proper Pollination

Pollination by a different variety is key to the success of honeyberry plants. Often, its absence is why plants produce poorly or don’t bear fruit. Be sure to check the description of the plant you’re interested in to see which pollinators our experts suggest.