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Honeyberry Troe Druzej - Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica

Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica Troe Druzej
Honeyberry, Haskap, Blue Honeysuckle

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A mid-season variety that stands out for its large, long and fleshy fruits, with a sweet and slightly tangy flavour, devoid of bitterness. Delicious to enjoy fresh or as a dessert, these fruits delight the taste buds while providing a real boost to health, thanks to their remarkable nutritional values. They are packed with vitamins C and D, as well as beneficial antioxidants. This bush offers both an abundance of fruits and a striking aesthetic, bravely resisting winter frosts thanks to its great resilience. Easy to grow, it is recommended to plant this small fruit bush with ornamental foliage between October and March to enjoy a harvest scheduled for June.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Harvest time May to June
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Description

The Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica 'Troe Druzej' honeysuckle produces deliciously fragrant berries with an irresistible sour-sweet flavour and no bitterness. Their incredibly juicy texture reveals a unique flavour, often compared to a subtle marriage between blueberry and kiwi! With exceptional resilience to extreme temperatures down to -40°C, this shrubby cultivar adapts easily to various environments, whether it be an outdoor garden or a pot on a terrace. Its early flowering in March, dressed in white and yellow, announces an abundant harvest of fruits in June, favoured by the proximity of pollinators. These berries, delicious for dessert or perfect for freezing, harmoniously complement a small fruit hedge. Easy to grow and resistant to diseases, the 'Troe Druzej' honeysuckle represents a top choice, especially to encourage the pollination of other varieties of May Berry.

The Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica, more commonly known as Blue Honeysuckle, Honeyberry, May Berry, Siberian Blueberries, Edible Honeysuckle, Maibeere or Haskap, is a shrubby species in the caprifoliaceae family, like all honeysuckles. It originates from Eastern Europe, particularly from Russia and Siberian Asia, from Kamchatka to Magadan to Sakhalin Island. The edible honeysuckle has been known and consumed for a long time by indigenous populations. It is adapted to cold regions, as it withstands -40°C, but only -7°C for its flowers. It is an interesting shrub for high-altitude gardens.

The 'Troe Druzej' variety is a robust and sturdy variety, forming a bushy shrub with an upright growth habit, dense vegetation, reaching a height of 1.50 m with a spread of 1.20 m. The foliage is deciduous, composed of opposite, ovate, dark green leaves, slightly greyish-blue, measuring 3 to 8 cm in length. Flowering occurs from March, in the form of tubular flowers, blooming in pairs, yellowish-green, rather discreet, intensely visited by bees. Fruit production mainly occurs on one- and two-year-old branches. The shrub is then covered with elongated and deformed berries, pruinose, blue in colour, measuring 2.5 to 3 cm in length, 0.8 to 1 cm in diameter, weighing approximately 1.5 to 2 grams, with a honey scent. They contain tiny seeds that are not noticeable when eaten. Reaching maturity around mid-June, the drupe is filled with a yellowish-green, juicy, sweet, and slightly acidic pulp, similar to that of blueberries in both flavour and appearance. The harvest takes place as the fruits ripen, when their flesh turns red. A Honeyberry plant produces approximately 2.5 to 4 kg of fruits per plant, depending on the age and growing conditions of the plant. To improve fruiting, it is preferable to plant at least two plants. The varieties 'Zojka', 'Morena', 'Nimfa', and 'Silginka' can be good pollinating partners. The flowers attract bees for effective pollination. The fruits are rich in vitamins B and C, fibre, minerals, and antioxidants.

In the kitchen: Once harvested, May berries only keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator, preferably in the vegetable compartment. The fruits of the Troe Druzej Honeyberry can be enjoyed fresh, and for added indulgence, they can be sprinkled with a little granulated sugar. They are excellent in jellies or jams, and can also be used to make fruit salads, muffins or smoothies, and pies... And also very fruity, slightly acidic juices. When dried, the berries retain all their nutritional values. To prolong the enjoyment, the fruits can be easily frozen.

Transform your garden into a gourmet paradise with the Honeyberry. This elegant fruiting shrub is both decorative and functional, perfect for enhancing a rustic hedge or beautifying a wild garden. Choose a sunny location, but sheltered from excessive heat, in a cool, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Harmoniously associate it with raspberries, redcurrants, blackberries, blueberries, or even goji berries (Lycium barbarum) for tasty harvests. Grow it in a pot on a terrace for a close-to-nature experience. For a dazzling colour palette, combine it with ornamental shrubs such as fragrant Osmanthus, Lilacs, Mock Oranges, abelias, Mexican Orange Blossom (Choisya), or Kolkwitzia, ensuring to respect the Honeyberry's personal space. Let yourself be enchanted by its fragrance from spring onwards!

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour blue
Fruit diameter 8 mm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie
Harvest time May to June

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time March
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Flowering description Subtle and somewhat lightly scented flowering. In March, small cream-white flowers, tubular at the base, bloom in pairs on the shoots.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Lonicera

Species

caerulea var. kamtschatica

Cultivar

Troe Druzej

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Honeyberry, Haskap, Blue Honeysuckle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference22255

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Planting and care

Plant Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica Troe Druzej in moist and humid soil, it dislikes dry and very chalky soils (optimum pH of 5 to 7). Choose a sunny or partially shaded exposure in warmer regions. It seems to be adapted to a wide range of soil textures, from sandy to clayey soils, but prefers soils rich in organic matter that remain moist in the summer. Conversely, it languishes and eventually declines in shallow and dry soils. Planting can be done in autumn or spring, outside of the freezing period. Space the plants 0.80 to 1.2 m apart.

Soak the root ball for a few moments before planting. A compost addition is necessary at planting time and once a year. Since the May berry dislikes dry soils, add a mixture of water and compost at the bottom of the planting hole. Install the plant, cover with soil and firm the soil to create a small watering basin. Water.

During the summer, water regularly during dry periods, and apply a mulch at the base to retain freshness and moisture. In case of aphid attack, spray with black soap.

Cultivation in a pot is possible by being vigilant in maintaining a good level of humidity through regular watering.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), fertile, well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning should be done from the 3rd year onwards. It simply involves removing dead wood, opening up the centre of the bush to promote air and light circulation, and restoring a nice compact habit. Pruning should take place just after the fruit harvest or at the end of winter, before the start of new growth.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January to February, June to July
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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