Honeyberry
Lonicera caerulea berries
The honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) (also known as a blue honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle, fly honeysuckle, blue fly honeysuckle, blue-berried honeysuckle or haskap) is a fruit that is edible.[1] It is a member of the honeysuckle family.[1] It is easy to grow and has few pests.[1] They are native to Russia and can tolerate very cold weather.[2] They can survive down to −55 °F (−48 °C).[2] They have been raised for centuries in Asia and Eastern Europe.[2] Honeyberry is a well-behaved plant that is not seen as being an Invasive species.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Edible of the Month: Honeyberry". National Gardening Association. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bonnie L. Grant. "Haskap Berry Info – How To Grow Honeyberries In The Garden". Gardening Know How. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ↑ "Uncommon Fruit". Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin. Archived from the original on January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.