Lonicera caerulea 'Yezberry Sugar Pie' - Honeyberry
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🌿 Features
Type: Hardy fruiting shrub
Common name: Honeyberry
Scientific name: Lonicera caerulea 'Yezberry Sugar Pie'
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 growth period
Soil type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 2 to 8
Drought tolerance: Excellent once established
Pollinator 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 after planting to promote rooting, then maintain moderate humidity during growth. Lightly prune after fruiting to maintain a balanced shape and encourage abundant production the following year.
This Sugar Pie 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.