Czech 17 Haskap
Back in Stock Fall 2026
This variety is currently out of stock. We'll be restocking for the Fall 2026 shipping season.
Browse currently available varieties →Czech 17 Haskap (also sold as Berry Blue) is a vigorous honeyberry plant that grows into a productive, cold hardy shrub with firm, medium-size blue berries. The flavor leans sweet-tart and works especially well for baking, jams, sauces, and juicing. It blooms over a long window in early spring, which also makes it a strong pollinator choice for many other haskap varieties.
USDA Zones: 2 to 7
Mature size: About 5 to 6 ft tall and around 3 to 4 ft wide
Pollination: Plant with a different haskap variety for best fruit set, Czech 17 is often used as the pollinator in mixed plantings
Volume pricing. The more you order, the more you save:
| Quantity | Total | Per Plant | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 plug plants | $42.00 | $14.00 | |
| 5 plug plants | $60.00 | $12.00 | 14% |
| 10 plug plants | $100.00 | $10.00 | 29% |
| 15 plug plants | $135.00 | $9.00 | 36% |
| 20 plug plants | $160.00 | $8.00 | 43% |
| 30 plug plants | $225.00 | $7.50 | 46% |
| 50 plug plants | $325.00 | $6.50 | 54% |
| 75 plug plants | $450.00 | $6.00 | 57% |
| 99 plug plants | $545.00 | $5.51 | 61% |
Plant Details
Quick Facts
- Botanical
- Lonicera caerulea
- Type
- Honeyberry
- Fruit Color
- Deep blue (oblong)
- Fruit Taste
- Sweet-tart
- Thorns
- Thornless
Growing Conditions
- USDA Zones
- 2-7
- Sun Needs
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Spacing
- 4-5 ft
- Mature Height
- 4-5 ft
Pollination & Care
- Self-Fertile
- No
- Pollination
- Recommended pollinator for Borealis-series cultivars.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data Confidence
- High
Harvest
- Season
- June
Growing Zones: 2–7
Hardy down to zone 2 (-50 to -40°F)
Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
How we ship
Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.
Hawaii & Alaska orders
For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.
Want UPS or FedEx anyway?
If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.
Region overview
Continental U.S.
UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.
Hawaii & Alaska
USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.
Arrive-alive guarantee
Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.
Questions?
Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.
