The ‘Aurora’ Haskap (Lonicera caerulea ‘Aurora’), also called haskap, is a very hardy fruit shrub, known for its large, elongated dark blue fruits, with a sweet and slightly tart flavor. It is appreciated for its abundant and regular production, as well as for the taste quality of its berries.
Harvest occurs early in the season, usually late June to early July in Quebec, before blueberries. The fruits are excellent fresh, in jams, smoothies, or pastries.
It develops into a vigorous shrub with an upright and well-branched habit, ideal for the vegetable garden or a fruit hedge.
⚠️ Haskap requires another compatible variety to ensure good pollination and optimal harvesting (e.g., ‘Borealis’, ‘Indigo Gem’, ‘Honeybee’, etc.).
Haskap is very hardy (zone 2-3) and adapts to most well-drained soils, in full sun to light partial shade.
Spring flowers are visited by pollinators, especially bees.
Botanical name: Lonicera caerulea ‘Aurora’
Type: Fruit shrub
Flowering: Spring
Harvest: Late June to early July
Fruit: Dark blue, large, elongated
Flavor: Sweet and slightly tart
Height: 1.5 to 2 m
Width: 1.2 to 1.5 m
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 2
The ‘Aurora’ Haskap is an excellent choice for those looking for a productive, very hardy, and easy-to-grow northern fruit, perfectly suited to Quebec’s climate.