Type
large-fruited, needs pollinizer
Honeyberry (Haskap) variety
Aurora Honeyberry (Haskap)
A University of Saskatchewan cultivar with large, elongated blue berries and a sweet-tart flavor. It is often paired with Honey Bee for pollination.
Season
early summer
Best for
fresh eating, freezing
About Aurora
Aurora is a Canadian haskap with large, elongated blue berries and a notably sweet-tart flavor. It is a productive, late-season cultivar bred for good fruit quality and is often used with other compatible haskaps for pollination.
Growing Aurora Honeyberry (Haskap)
Grow in Zones 2 to 7 in full sun and well-drained soil. Aurora is not self-fertile, so plant a compatible companion such as Honey Bee; harvest when berries are fully blue and the interior has turned purple rather than green.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all honeyberry (haskap), see the complete guide.
How to grow Honeyberry (Haskap)Other honeyberry (haskap) varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.