Lonicera caerula 'Blue Banana'
Zone 2-3
Haskap is the Japanese name for the Edible Blue Honeysuckle -- apparently meaning 'berry of long life and good vision'. This fast growing shrub produces large, elongated berries with a sweet, smoky strawberry flavour. Shrubs are well-behaved, pest and disease free and exceptionally hardy. Haskap are best grown in full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Important - more than one variety is needed for good berry production. To find out more about this very interesting and ornamental fruiting shrub visit - www.haskap.ca. HEIGHT: 125-150 cm SPREAD: 100-125 cm
NOTE: Fruiting shrubs are an easy addition to your perennial border or can be grown in containers.
Grown in a 2 gallon container
Image courtesy of Berries Unlimited, Logie Cassells
