Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Potted Honey Gin Haskap

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Lonicera caerulea

History: Little is known about the origins of Honey Gin aside from the fact it originated in Russia.

Why We Grow It: This variety boasts a unique sweet flavour with hints of smoked plum. Honey Gin's berries are 2cm long and deep blue and juicy. They can be used in a wide variety of ways such as fresh eating or cooking but are generally noted for their excellence in wine, gin, and vodka production. 

$45.00

Size:

9 low in stock

Fruit Traits:

Recommended Use: Fresh eating, juice, cooking, drying, jelly, wine, etc.

Fruit Size: 2cm long

Storage: Keeps about a week when stored in the fridge

Harvest: June - Late

Tree Traits:

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 2

Soil Preferance: Prefers average conditions and well-drained soil

Flowering Time: Middle

Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollinator of a different haskap variety with a similar bloom time

Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

General Growth Habit: Shrub grows up to 1.5m tall, upright and dense growth pattern. Harvest late June to mid July.

Reminder: Potted plants are available for pick-up only!

Potted plants vary in size and age, but we typically pot berries and smaller seedlings in 1-3 gal pots and larger grafted trees in 5-16 gal pots.

  • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
  • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
  • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
  • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
  • 16g pots - 6-8ft tall

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