Lonicera caerulea edulis 'Boreal Beast' - Honeyberry

🌿 Features

Type: Hardy fruiting shrub
Common name: Honeyberry
Scientific name: Lonicera caerulea edulis 'Boreal Beast'
Flower color: Creamy white to pale yellow, small and delicate
Fruit color: Deep blue-black, elongated and sweet
Mature height: 1.2–1.5 m
Mature width: 0.8–1.0 m
Habit: Upright, bushy, compact, and very productive
Flowering period: April to May
Fruiting period: June to July
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, regular during growing season
Soil type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 2 to 8
Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
Meliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Edibility: Flavorful and sweet fruits, exceptionally rich in antioxidants and vitamins

✂️ Care

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage root establishment, then maintain moderate moisture during growth. Prune lightly after fruiting to maintain a balanced shape and encourage abundant production the following year.

This Boreal Beast variety is extremely hardy and thrives with minimal maintenance, requiring no winter protection. Its exceptionally sweet and flavorful fruits make it a popular choice for fruit gardens, productive hedges, and northern landscapes. Generous harvest from the second year.