Even Better than Blueberries

Sunrise^™ Honeyberry Plant

Even Better than Blueberries

Sweet-tart berries
Ripens ahead of strawberries
Few, if any, pest and disease problems
Grows 3-4 ft. tall
Ideal for edible landscape
Requires pollinator (Early Blue recommended)

Start fruit season with intensely flavorful honeyberries. They're easy to grow and produce wonderfully flavored, sweet-tart berries. Our research team describes the flavor as "blueberries with an attitude." Sunrise doesn't have the bitterness sometimes found in other varieties. The fruits ripen just ahead of strawberries in late May-June. Because they are early-ripening, there are virtually no pests or diseases that bother the fruit—and no sprays are needed. Resistant to leaf burn. Grows 3-4 ft. tall, and our top recommendation for production. Because another variety is needed for pollination, we recommend Early Blue. Zones 3-8.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2024 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruits
3A-4B	9/4/24 - 10/27/24
5A & 5B	9/4/24 - 10/27/24
6A & 6B	9/4/24 - 10/27/24
7A & 7B	9/25/24 - 11/10/24
8A & 8B	9/25/24 - 11/10/24
9A-10B	9/25/24 - 11/10/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2024 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2024

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Botanical Name: Lonicera edulis '51-02'
Height: 36 - 48
Spacing:4 - 5 feet.
Depth:Plant base at soil level, so all roots all well covered by soil.
Spread:2-3 feet
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Plant at least two varieties for cross pollination.
Yield: 10 - 15 lbs. at maturity.
Color: White
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Spring, Mid Spring
Fruit: Oval-shaped, dark blue berries with flavor reminiscent of blueberries.
Zone: 3-8

Form: Fruit, Small Fruit, Berry, Honeyberry
Flower Form: Small, creamy white, tubular or funnel-shaped blossoms in early spring.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Prune to shape.
Foliage: The leaves are borne in opposite pairs on the stems. Short, oblong, medium green in color.