Honeyberry (Tundra)

Description

The firm fruits will melt as they are eaten and are highly aromatic, black raspberry sweetness with a blueberry tang

Latin Name: Lonicera caerulea ‘Tundra’
Site and Soil: Tundra honeyberries prefer well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. They can tolerate a range of soil types but thrive in loamy soil with organic matter. Full sun to partial shade is ideal.
Bearing age: Will produce fruit right away
Rootstock: Typically propagated from cuttings
Size at Maturity: Tundra honeyberries are small to medium-sized shrubs, reaching a height of 3 to 5 feet.
Bloom time: Spring
Pollination Requirement: Honeyberries are partially self-pollinating, but planting multiple bushes can improve yields.
Ripening Time: Late spring to early summer
Yield: Moderate to high yield of small, elongated berries
Pests and Diseases: Tundra honeyberries are relatively pest and disease-resistant, but monitor for aphids and fungal diseases.
Hardiness (Temp): Extremely cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -50°F (-45°C)
USDA Zone: Zones 2-8