Cinderella Hascap (Honeyberry)

Description

Cinderella Honeyberry is a compact, extremely cold hardy shrub that is valued for its large, sweet-tart blue berries that ripen very early in the season. It is a traditional Siberian variety often used as a pollinator for other early blooming honeyberry varieties. The berries have a sweet-tart or semi sour flavor profile, often compared to a blend of wild blueberries and black currants. It produces deep bluish-purple, elongated, or round berries that typically ripen in June, often weeks before other varieties and berries. Recommended uses for this fruit is fresh eating, preserves, jams, jellies, and even home winemaking due to its slight currant like tannins. Under ideal conditions, a Cinderella bush can live and produce for approximately 20 to 30 years. Ideal pollinators include Borealis, Tundra, and varieties from the Indigo series. Thrives in full sun for maximum fruit production, but will tolerate part shade.