Name: Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis', also known as 'Borealis' honeyberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright and vigorous habit, recognized for the exceptionally large size of its fruits and its great hardiness. Very well-suited to northern climates, it blooms early in spring with small, creamy white flowers that are resistant to late frosts. From early summer, it produces an abundant harvest of elongated dark blue fruits, among the largest of the honeyberry varieties. Its dense bluish-green foliage makes it an excellent choice for a fruiting hedge or an edible bed. Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis' prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly fertile soil. A compatible variety is required to ensure effective pollination and maximize production.

Latin name

Lonicera caerulea 'Borealis'

Common name

Honeyberry 'Borealis'

Type

Fruit shrub

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, keep the soil cool during fruiting

Fertilization

Compost in spring to support production

Soil type

Well-drained, slightly fertile

Minimum temperature

-45°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

White

Fruiting

Very large, dark blue fruits, tender and juicy flesh, rich sweet-tart flavor

Foliage color

Green

Shape

Vigorous upright growth, dense productive habit

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Width

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

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