Boreal Beast Honeyberry | Peaceful Heritage Nursery

An epic 2016 release by the U of Saskatchewan.  Huge, fragrant berries with great flavor.    Great blend of tangy and sweet.  Large, soft berries with obviously larger size than older honeyberry cultivars.  Upright growth habit and vigorous grower.  We have noticed the 'Boreal' series are superior performers in fruit quality and other traits in our honeyberry trials here at PHN.

Ancestry is 50% Japanese, 25% Russian, 25% Kurile.   

More info is here:https://research-groups.usask.ca/fruit/documents/haskap/Boreal-Beast-May-2016.pdf

RECOMMENDED FOR ORGANIC GROWING

Pollination:  Late blooming.  Peak bloom is 4-7 days after Tundra and Indigo series.  'Boreal Beauty' is an excellent pollinator, as are the Indigo types and other Boreal honeyberries. Requires about 1000-1200 chill hours.

Disease Resistance:  Resistant to spring frosts and are not troubled by much.  Resistant to sunburn and powdery mildew.  Poor airflow can lead to mildew on the leaves.

Ripening: Mid-late Season (Mid-May or early June most areas).

Uses: Excellent fresh eating, great for freezing, jams, pies, etc.  Makes great fruit leather, and a favorite of children.

Planting Site: Well-drained, rich soil, with full sun in northern locations and partial sun or 1/2 day sun in the Southeast. 

Plant Size:  12-18" tall Plug

Zones 2-8

CANNOT SHIP TO CA.