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Honeyberry Facts
January 23, 2007
The bushes are hardy to about -49 F / -45 C
The open flowers are hardy to 20 F / -7 C
Each bush can yield over 2 pounds of fruit in its third year and up to 8 pounds by its sixth year
3 oz. of fresh berries provides 50-70 mg of vitamin C
The berries are also good sources of antioxidants such as anthocyanins and phenolic compounds
The berries are called Haskap berries in Japan, and are used to produce juice, candy, and other goods