Honeyberries may not be the most renowned fruits, but they are becoming more popular, and shrubs make a fantastic choice for gardeners in cooler climates who want to grow highly nutritious fruit. Honeyberry plants (Lonicera caerulea) are actually members of the honeysuckle family and very cold-hardy indeed.
Honeyberry plants are highly versatile and provide early harvests of small, elongated fruits in late spring and early summer. These fruits bear the same color as blueberries but taste more like a cross between said blueberries and raspberries. The fruits are high in vitamins and antioxidants, offering a fantastic harvest early in the season, ideal for eating raw or adding to jams, jellies, or for baking.
