shrub

Haskap

Lonicera caerulea

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Haskap (Lonicera caerulea) — a shrub, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high

↑ Gives back

Fruitedible fruit
Mulch_biomassmedium

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceEmergence of new leaves and shoots typically occurs after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering begins shortly after emergence, usually within two weeks, and can last for about three weeks.
fruitingFruit development follows flowering, with berries ripening over a period of about a month.
harvestHarvest typically occurs from late spring to early summer, depending on the cultivar and climate, lasting for about a month.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening day lengths.
dormancyThe plant enters dormancy after leaf drop, triggered by cold temperatures and short days, lasting through winter.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings, layering
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
StratificationRequires cold stratification for 60-90 days
Divisionautumn

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, pollinators
Can host pestsaphids
Can host diseasespowdery mildew