'Amber' Haskap Berry - (Honeyberry) Shrub
Discover the delicious and nutritious Haskap Berry ‘Amber’ (also known as Honeyberry, Blue-berried Honeysuckle, or Sweetberry Honeysuckle) – a cold-climate-friendly fruiting shrub perfect for Tasmanian gardens. Packed with anti-inflammatory and gut-supporting properties, these berries are a superfood you can enjoy fresh, in smoothies, cereals, or yoghurt, and are also ideal for jams, desserts, and baked goods.
This thornless, deciduous shrub grows 1–2 m tall and produces abundant early summer fruit. Two varieties are needed for cross-pollination to ensure a plentiful harvest. ‘Amber’ is low-maintenance, fast-growing, and frost-tolerant, thriving even in poor soil and temperatures as low as -40°C. The early spring blossoms provide a valuable nectar source for pollinators.
Why you’ll love it:
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Low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and frost-tolerant
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Produces nutrient-rich berries with a flavour combining raspberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant
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Thornless, easy-to-harvest, and prolific fruiting
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Fruit freezes well for use year-round
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Supports pollinators with early spring blooms
Add Lonicera caerulea ‘Amber’ to your garden for a healthy, tasty, and resilient fruiting shrub that delivers both flavour and wellness benefits. Perfect for small gardens, edible landscapes, or backyard orchards.