Tana Honeyberry
A new Japanese Honeyberry selection from the breeding work of Dr. Maxine Thompson. Tana Honeyberry is one of the latest ripening varieties available and has a delicious sweet tart flavor. Berries hold well on the bush but are easily harvested without tearing the skin.
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: 4-5 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet-tart
Fruit Skin: Blue
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