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Dr. Maxine Thompson
Oregon, USA

YEZBERRY SUGAR PIE®

Japanese Haskap

Lonicera caerulea

'Hoka'

PP#28,593; CBR#6135

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Close up of blue Yezberry Sugar Pie Lonicera berries on vine "} Yezberry Sugar Pie Lonicera heavy berry set on vine Yezberry Sugar Pie Lonicera in the landscape
  • Edible
  • Super hardy
  • Durable
Description

The most dwarf variety of Japanese haskap! Yezberry Sugar Pie® is the smallest variety of Japanese haskap yet, reaching just 3-4' tall. It grows with a neat, rounded habit with no pruning required. One of the first plants to bloom in spring, yellow honeysuckle-like flowers become elongated blue berries that are delicious fresh or processed. Plant near another Yezberry® variety to ensure an abundant yield on both plants.

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils are best for production, but plants are widely adaptable, including to pH.

Pruning

Little pruning required. Mature plants may be thinned in late winter. Save any trimming for immediately after harvest.

Uses

Home gardens; fruit production; edible hedge.

Growing Tips

One of the earliest plants to bloom each spring. Fruit ripens in early summer (mid-late June in Michigan, USDA zone 6a). Site with afternoon shade to prevent sunscald.

  • Benchcard: Yezberry Sugar Pie® Lonicera Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Yezberry Sugar Pie® Lonicera Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Yezberry Sugar Pie® Lonicera Tag
  • Spec Sheet: Yezberry® Lonicera series Spec Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week August 29, 2019
  • Article: Lonicera caerulea comparison chart
  • Article: Farmer’s Guide to Yezberry Haskaps
  • Article: Guide to Yezberry Haskaps

    • Features: Edible, Native, Deer resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Lonicera, Common name: Japanese Haskap, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Edible, Native, Deer resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Lonicera, Common name: Japanese Haskap, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Green foliage