berry variety in zone 5a
Borealis honeyberry (haskap) in zone 5a
Borealis · Lonicera caerulea
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Chill needed
- 1500 to 2000 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 30 to 50
The verdict
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About Borealis
Sweet-tart, intense flavor with raspberry-blueberry notes, large soft berries; fresh, jam, syrup. Saskatchewan release, the standard pollinator partner for Aurora.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Borealis in adjacent zones
Other honeyberry (haskap) varieties for zone 5a
- Aurora
Sweet-tart, complex blueberry-grape-raspberry flavor, soft elongated dark-blue berries; fresh, jam, baking, fr…
- Indigo Treat
Sweet-tart, rich complex flavor; fresh and jam. Cornell-evaluated cultivar with reliable productivity in north…
- Tundra
Sweet-tart, balanced flavor, firmer than other haskaps; fresh, processing, mechanical harvest. Productive Sask…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Borealis honeyberry (haskap) grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Borealis is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6b, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
Honeyberry (Haskap) needs 1500 to 2000 chill hours. Zone 5a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Lonicera coerulea a3", by Opioła Jerzy (Poland), via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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