Smokey Blue™ Honeyberry

Smokey Blue™ Honeyberry

Named for its powder blue berries, Smokey Blue ™ Honeyberry is an attractive and vigorous small shrub bearing bountiful crops of tasty fruit and grows 3-4 ft. in height with an attractive, spreading form.

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: 2-4′ tall
Taste: Sweet, high sugar content
Fruit Skin: Blue
Fruit Size: Large
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: 3-8