honeyberry
Lonicera kamtschatica
Overview
Honeyberry (Lonicera kamtschatica) is a species of honeysuckle native to Siberia and Manchuria. It is a deciduous shrub with arching stems that grows up to 1-2 metres (3-6 feet) in height. Its oval leaves are bluish-green in colour, turning a vibrant yellow in autumn. In late spring, fragrant creamy-white flowers appear, giving way to sweet, juicy, blue-black berries in early summer. The berries can be eaten raw as a snack or used in jams, jellies and desserts. Honeyberry is a cold-hardy, easy to care for plant that can be grown in most gardens.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-7.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds.
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