berry variety in zone 3a
Tundra honeyberry (haskap) in zone 3a
Tundra · Lonicera caerulea
- Zone
- 3a -40°F to -35°F
- Growing season
- 90 days
- Chill needed
- 1500 to 2000 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 30 to 50
The verdict
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About Tundra
Sweet-tart, balanced flavor, firmer than other haskaps; fresh, processing, mechanical harvest. Productive Saskatchewan release, holds quality on the bush.
Critical timing for zone 3a
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Common challenges in zone 3a
- ▸ Very short growing season
- ▸ Late spring frosts
- ▸ Limited fruit-tree options
- ▸ Heavy mulching required
Modified care for zone 3a
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Tundra in adjacent zones
Other honeyberry (haskap) varieties for zone 3a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Tundra honeyberry (haskap) grow in zone 3a?
Yes. Tundra is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6a, which includes zone 3a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 3a?
Honeyberry (Haskap) needs 1500 to 2000 chill hours. Zone 3a 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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