Haskap Berry, 2 gal, Boreal Beauty

The 'Boreal Beauty' haskap (Lonicera caerulea 'Boreal Beauty') is a late-season, cold-hardy, and highly productive shrub developed by the University of Saskatchewan, prized for its large, firm, and flavorful berries. It requires a compatible pollinator like 'Boreal Beast' to produce fruit effectively. Fruit Flavor: The berries are noted for their excellent taste, which is described as a pleasant blend of blueberry and raspberry, with a good balance of sweet and tart. Berry Characteristics: 'Boreal Beauty' produces large, oval or heart-shaped, firm berries that are suitable for fresh eating, baking, jams, freezing, and even mechanical harvesting. The berries can weigh between 2.6 and 3.7 grams. Plant Habit: This variety has a vigorous, upright growth habit, typically reaching 5 to 8 feet in height, with strong branches that hold the heavy fruit load without bending over. It also shows good resistance to mildew. Hardiness: Extremely cold-hardy, thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 7, making it an excellent fruit alternative for northern climates like Saskatchewan. Harvest Time: It is a late-season variety, with fruit ripening around mid-to-late July or early August, which helps extend the overall haskap harvesting season. Pollination: 'Boreal Beauty' is self-sterile and requires cross-pollination with a compatible, genetically distinct variety that blooms at the same time. Its recommended and most compatible partner is the 'Boreal Beast' haskap