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DESCRIPTION: Introduced by the University of Saskatchewan. For cross pollination, we have a combination of 2 in 1 hardy shrubs, This combo will produce edible large, oblong shaped blue fruit in late spring....
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DESCRIPTION: Introduced by the University of Saskatchewan. For cross pollination, we have a combination of 2 in 1 hardy shrubs, This combo will produce edible large, oblong shaped blue fruit in late spring. Good for eating fresh, baking, jams and jellies.
BOTANICAL NAME: Lonicera caerulea var. edulis sp. 'Borealis'
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 1.5 Meters
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 1.5 Meters
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Creamy white
FLOWERING TIME: Early spring
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should survive up to -42.7° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average - Drought tolerant
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Butterflies & Birds, Edible
Edible Qualities
Haskap - Aurora + Borealis is a medium-sized shrub that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. It produces blue oblong berries which are usually ready for picking from late spring to early summer. The berries have a sweet taste.
The berries are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
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