Botanical profile

Lonicera caerulea 'Yezberry Solo'

Latin name
Lonicera caerulea 'Yezberry Solo'
Common name
Honeyberry 'Yezberry Solo'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Lonicera caerulea 'Yezberry Solo', known as the 'Yezberry Solo' honeyberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub recognized for its early production of tasty berries and its excellent hardiness. This compact variety forms a dense, rounded bush that easily fits into vegetable gardens, fruit gardens, and edible landscapes. In spring, small creamy-white flowers appear very early in the season and are followed by elongated, dark blue berries covered with a light bloom. The fruits have a sweet and slightly tart flavor reminiscent of a mix of blueberry and raspberry, and are excellent eaten fresh or made into jams, juices, and desserts. This variety is known to be self-fertile, which allows for good production even when planted alone. Very hardy, the honeyberry grows well in well-drained soil and full sun.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, keep soil slightly moist
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Sweet and slightly tart dark blue elongated berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense and round
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Honeysuckle
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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