Type
cold-hardy, needs pollinizer
Honeyberry (Haskap) variety
Borealis Honeyberry (Haskap)
A hardy haskap with large, firm fruit and a balanced sweet-tart flavor. It is well suited to cold-winter regions.
Season
early summer
Best for
cold climates, fresh eating
About Borealis
Borealis is a Canadian haskap with relatively large, oval blue berries and a balanced sweet-tart flavor. It is cold hardy and productive, with fruit well suited to fresh eating and processing.
Growing Borealis Honeyberry (Haskap)
Plant in Zones 2 to 7 in full sun and provide a compatible second haskap, such as Tundra or Honey Bee, for pollination. Berries ripen early and may look blue before they are ready, so wait until the flesh is purple and the fruit releases easily.
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.