Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica
Juneberry
Common names: Kamchatka honeysuckle, Honeyberry, Blue honeysuckle
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Description
The Juneberry (Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica) is the first berry of the year, ripening in May (weeks 19‑22), weeks before strawberries. Its elongated blue fruits taste like a blend of blueberry and elderberry, sweet‑tart with a subtle spice. The shrub is extremely hardy, low‑maintenance, and reliably produces fruit after just two to three years. It requires at least two different cultivars, such as 'Kamtschatka' and 'Wojtek', because the Juneberry needs a pollinator partner.
Care instructions
Plant the Juneberry in autumn (October, week 42) or early spring (March, week 11) in a sunny to partially shaded spot with humus‑rich, slightly acidic soil. Keep the root zone cool and moist with bark mulch. Prune only after a few years; in winter (February, week 7) remove only old, withered shoots to keep the shrub young.
Pruning
Companion planting
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