Indigo Treat Honeyberry

Indigo Treat Honeyberry

The Indigo Treat Honeyberry is a sweet and slightly chewy blueberry- like berry perfect for fresh eating. Honeyberry is a species of Honeysuckle native to Easter Siberia, Far East Russia, and Northern Japan.

Late Blooming Honeyberry Varieties

These varieties bloom up to 2 months later in the NW region than the early blooming varieties. Later blooming means that more bees and other insects are available for pollination and fruit set is significantly better. These varieties are also good for east of the Cascade Mountains, and other colder regions of the US.

Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea
Site and Soil: Full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Two varieties with similar bloom time are needed for cross-pollination.
Hardiness: hardy to -35° F
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 4-6′ tall
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: May-June
Yield: 5-10 lbs.
Pests & Diseases:  To deter birds, use mylar flash tape or cover plants with netting. Powdery mildew is common fungal disease that affects Honeyberry plants but doesn’t cause significant damage.
USDA Zone: 3