Haskap

Indigo Gem Haskap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 (4 reviews)

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Aurora haskap (also called honeyberry) is a cold-hardy fruiting shrub that produces deep blue, elongated berries with a sweet, blueberry-like flavor and a hint of tartness. It is known for large fruit and reliable production once established, making it a favorite for fresh eating, smoothies, baking, jams, and freezing.

Aurora blooms early in spring and sets fruit in early summer. Like most haskaps, it produces best when planted with a second compatible variety that blooms around the same time for cross-pollination (for example: Honey Bee, Borealis, or Tundra).

USDA zones: 2-7

Mature size: About 4-6 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide

Harvest window: Early summer (timing varies by climate)

Pollination: Needs a different haskap variety nearby for best yields

Care notes: Prefers well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and mulching to keep roots cool and evenly moist

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
Tangy, raspberry-like
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
Pair with Honey Bee, Tundra, or unrelated cultivar.
Difficulty
Easy
Data Confidence
High

Harvest

Season
June
Notes & Caveats: Univ. Saskatchewan release (2007); early producer.

Growing Zones: 2–7

Hardy down to zone 2 (-50 to -40°F)

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of the United States

Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

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Customer reviews

4.8
★★★★★★★★★★
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These reviews come from customers who bought this plant from our Etsy shop.

  • ★★★★★
    TamiEtsy purchase

    Added this to the permaculture garden

  • ★★★★★
    StevenEtsy purchase

    The seller is a very understanding person and willing to work with you if any problem arises

  • ★★★★☆
    MissyEtsy purchase

    The items had damp soil and in great condition. It matched the description on the ad being 6-8 inches tall. I'm very pleased with my purchase.

  • ★★★★★
    CjEtsy purchase

    Quality plants, great roots, great packaging and quick shipping.

We ship via: UPS USPS FedEx

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.

Wholesale orders (100+ plants): We only ship wholesale orders on Mondays and Tuesdays. Larger orders sitting in a hot delivery truck over a weekend can damage or even kill the plants, especially for customers in the southern half of the U.S. Shipping early in the week ensures your plants reach you before any weekend transit delays.

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.