Large, long blueberry like fruit that ripens weeks before blueberries. Vigorous shrub, very productive. A University of Saskatchewan, Canada, introduction. Early blooming, Tundra honeyberry pollinates with Aurora, Borealis, Indigo Treat, and Indigo Gem.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid blooming, pollinates with Aurora, Indigo Gem, Indigo Treat, Berry Smart Blue, Tundra, Honey Bee. Not self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun in cool summer areas, to full shade in warmer regions. Balanced moisture. Eliminate grass competition in root zone, especially in early years. Top dress with compost yearly. Tolerates a wider range of ph than blueberry, but requires 5-10% organic matter to thrive. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 750 -1000 hours below 45F, perhaps less
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 4-5' x 6'
