Tundra™ Honeyberry

Tundra™ Honeyberry

Tundra™ Honeyberry is a fast-growing, high-yielding cultivar developed at the University of Saskatchewan for its large, early-ripening, very blueberry-like fruit.

Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea
Site and Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil with full to partial sun.
Pollination Requirements: Two varieties with similar bloom time are needed for cross-pollination
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 5-10 ft. in height and 3-5 ft. in width
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: May-June
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: 2-7
Best Pollinizer: Honeybee