Haskap - Tundra

Tundra is a medium-sized, compact shrub released by the University of Saskatchewan. It is an early to mid season haskap. The dark blue, elongated berries (1.5 g) have a tart/sweet taste and firm texture. They do not bleed much when picked from the stem so they are suitable for mechanical harvesting. Good for fresh eating, baking and preserves.

Haskaps, also known as honeyberries, are a hardy cross between a honeysuckle and a blueberry. Haskap are hardy to -47 ºC and their blossoms can tolerate a frost of -7 ºC without damage. Haskap berries take about 5-10 days after they turn colour to become fully ripe. Tolerant of wide range of pH, but prefer well draining soil (plant on hill or berm if poor draining soil). Requires pollinator to bear fruit.

Harvest: late June - early July
Best Pollinators: Aurora, Honey Bee, Polar Jewel
OK Pollinators: Boreal Blizzard, Russian varieties
Zone: 2
Light: Full Sun to part sun
Height: 1.25 m Width: 1.25 m
Suckers: No
Deer Resistant: Some
Drought Resistant: Ensure adequate moisture for first 3 years, but drought tolerant when established. Better fruit production with adequate moisture.
Latin: Lonicera caerulea 'Tundra'