honeyberry

How to Grow and Care for honeyberry

honeyberry · Lonicera caerulea
Also known as: blue-berried honeysuckle

Grow in any well-drained soil; will grow in full sun but may be less susceptible to aphids if grown in light shade. Plant two or more shrubs for cross pollination and fruit set. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spellsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing honeyberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained soil; will grow in full sun but may be less susceptible to aphids if grown in light shade. Plant two or more shrubs for cross pollination and fruit set. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

How to Water honeyberry?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for honeyberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for honeyberry?

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What Soil Is Best for honeyberry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for honeyberry?

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize honeyberry?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune honeyberry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate honeyberry?

Propagate by seed in summer, removing the berry flesh before sowing, or by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant honeyberry?

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How to Care for honeyberry in Winter?

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How to Plant honeyberry?

Grow in any well-drained soil; will grow in full sun but may be less susceptible to aphids if grown in light shade. Plant two or more shrubs for cross pollination and fruit set. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

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How to Repot honeyberry?

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How to Harvest honeyberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, Thrips and glasshouse whitefly

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The Toxicity of honeyberry

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of honeyberry

Plant typeShrubs · Fruit Edible
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Lonicera caerulea
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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