Late blooming variety, big sweet fruit with a firm texture and good flavor. From Northern Japan where it is known as Chitose No. 11. Mature height is around 4-5 feet. Blue Pagoda™ Honeyberry pollinates with Blue Velvet, Kamchatka, Blue Moon, Blue Sea, or Blue Pacific.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming, pollinates with Blue Velvet, Kamchatka, Blue Moon, Blue Sea, or Blue Pacific. Not self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun in cool summer areas, to full shade in warmer regions. Balanced moisture. Eliminate grass competition in root zone, especially in early years. Top dress with compost yearly. Tolerates a wider range of ph than blueberry, but requires 5-10% organic matter to thrive. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: Medium: 750 -1000 hours below 45F, perhaps less
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 3-4' x 5'
