Perennial fruit
Honeyberry plant profile
Lonicera caerulea
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Honeyberry
Utah State Extension says fall is the best time to plant haskap (honeyberry) because it allows more time for root development before summer heat, though spring plantings of dormant plants can also succeed.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Honeyberry in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 36 to 48 in apart, rows 72 in
- Hardiness
- Zones 2 to 7Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: bird damage.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow Haskap (Blue Honeysuckle) in Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.