Boreal Beast Honeyberry – Lonicera caerulea Live Plant | 3 Year Old Gallon Grown | Cold Hardy Haskap Berry Bush | Dormant Fruit Shrub

Grow a unique and nutritious berry with this Boreal Beast Honeyberry plant (Lonicera caerulea), also known as Haskap or Blue Honeysuckle. This 3-year-old gallon-grown plant is cold hardy and shipped dormant with roots wrapped, ready for planting in your garden.

Honeyberries produce elongated deep blue berries with a flavor similar to a mix of blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry, sometimes with subtle kiwi notes. These berries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, making them perfect for fresh eating, jams, desserts, smoothies, or homemade preserves.

Boreal Beast is a very cold-hardy variety, capable of surviving extreme temperatures and producing fruit earlier than many other berries, often ripening before strawberries in spring. This shrub grows into a compact fruiting bush ideal for home gardens and edible landscapes.

For best fruit production, honeyberries require two compatible varieties that bloom at the same time for cross-pollination.

You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Boreal Beast honeyberry plant
✔️ Age: approximately 3 years old
✔️ Gallon-grown plant pruned to about 16–20 inches
✔️ Dormant bare root plant for shipping
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Honeyberry / Haskap / Blue Honeysuckle
Botanical Name: Lonicera caerulea ‘Boreal Beast’
Plant Type: Perennial fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Established dormant plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, compost-rich soil (pH 5.5–8 adaptable)
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 3–6 feet
Spread: 3–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Harvest Season: Early spring
Hardiness: Down to approximately -50°F
USDA Zones: 2–8 (not recommended for hot zone 9 climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant honeyberries 4–7 feet apart and provide another compatible honeyberry variety nearby for pollination to ensure strong fruit production.