Species honeyberry
round blue berries along deep green stem and green, lanceolate, smooth leaves

honeyberry

Lonicera kamtschatica

Honeyberry (Lonicera kamtschatica) is a species of honeysuckle native to Siberia and Manchuria. It is a deciduous shrub with arching stems that grows up to 1-2 metres (3-6 feet) in height. Its oval leaves are bluish-green in colour, turning a vibrant yellow in autumn. In late spring, fragrant creamy-white flowers appear, giving way to sweet, juicy, blue-black berries in early summer. The berries can be eaten raw as a snack or used in jams, jellies and desserts. Honeyberry is a cold-hardy, easy to care for plant that can be grown in most gardens.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Part shade

Fruits:

blue,purple Fruits Ready In

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Honeyberry (Lonicera kamtschatica) should be watered once or twice a week, depending on your climate. If you live in a hot, dry climate, water the honeyberry more frequently. Conversely, in a cooler, wet climate, water the honeyberry less often. Make sure to water the honeyberry slowly and evenly to ensure that the roots are evenly hydrated. When it's time to water, add enough water to reach approximately 6 inches below the surface of the soil.

sunlight

Lonicera Kamtschatica requires at least 6 hours of sunlight each day in order to produce enough sugar in the fruits for sweetness. Afternoon sunshine is especially important for Honeyberry production, as this is when the fruit gets the most intense UV exposure, helping to create those delicious flavors. Overall, Honeyberries will produce the best fruit when they receive sufficient sunlight, good soil drainage, and proper care. By taking care of these basics, you can ensure your Honeyberries will delight you with sweet and juicy fruit each year.

pruning

The best time to prune Lonicera Kamtschatica is late winter or early spring when the plant is dormant. This is the time when the bush will be least likely to suffer shock due to removal of the foliage. If a bush is overgrown, it is important to prune it back to encourage the growth of new and better quality fruit. To prune a honeyberry bush, make sure to remove any weak, dead, or diseased branches and trim off any overhanging branches. It is important to prune honeyberries in a specific way as this will help balance out the fruiting branches. When pruning, cut back the canes that are more than two years old to the desired length. Doing this will promote the health of the bush and help prevent disease. Furthermore, pruning will help encourage a larger and more plentiful fruit crop. Properly pruned honeyberry bushes will bring forth sweet and delicious berries for many years to come.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Honeyberry typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Lonicera kamtschatica is typically in June or July.

Hardiness Map