'Amber' Haskap Berry - (Honeyberry) Shrub
Discover the delicious and nutritious Haskap Berry āAmberā (also known as Honeyberry, Blue-berried Honeysuckle, or Sweetberry Honeysuckle) ā a cold-climate-friendly fruiting shrub perfect for Tasmanian gardens. Packed with anti-inflammatory and gut-supporting properties, these berries are a superfood you can enjoy fresh, in smoothies, cereals, or yoghurt, and are also ideal for jams, desserts, and baked goods.
This thornless, deciduous shrub grows 1ā2āÆm tall and produces abundant early summer fruit. Two varieties are needed for cross-pollination to ensure a plentiful harvest. āAmberā is low-maintenance, fast-growing, and frost-tolerant, thriving even in poor soil and temperatures as low as -40°C. The early spring blossoms provide a valuable nectar source for pollinators.
Why youāll love it:
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Low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and frost-tolerant
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Produces nutrient-rich berries with a flavour combining raspberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant
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Thornless, easy-to-harvest, and prolific fruiting
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Fruit freezes well for use year-round
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Supports pollinators with early spring blooms
Add Lonicera caerulea āAmberā to your garden for a healthy, tasty, and resilient fruiting shrub that delivers both flavour and wellness benefits. Perfect for small gardens, edible landscapes, or backyard orchards.