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Fruiting Plants  /  Fruiting Bushes  /  Honeyberry Bushes

AURORA HONEYBERRY (Lonicera caerulea var. edulis)


AURORA HONEYBERRY (Lonicera caerulea var. edulis)
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Product Availability: Winter/Spring
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 Detailed Description

Hardy and sweet powdery blue berries on a vigorous shrub growing up to 6 feet tall, 3 feet in width. The Aurora Honeyberry has midseason bloom that will cover the pollination for Indigo Gem and Indigo Treat. Somewhat self-Pollinating,but will produce heavier with another variety.

ZONE: 3-8

POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid blooming (March/April), pollinates with Indigo Gem, Indigo Treat, Borealis, Tundra, Berry Blue.  Not self-fertile.

RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:

Hardy and sweet powdery blue berries on a vigorous shrub growing up to 6 feet tall, 3 feet in width.  Midseason bloom will cover the pollination for Indigo Gem and Indigo Treat.  Self-Pollinating, though could produce heavier with another variety. 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'





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