Lonicera caerulea 'Blue Moon'

Blue Moon Honeyberry

Honeyberry ‘Blue Moon’ (Lonicera caerulea 'Blue Moon') is a compact deciduous fruiting shrub grown for its elongated blue berries that ripen very early in the season, often before strawberries. Small pale yellow to creamy-white flowers appear in early spring, followed by sweet-tart, edible fruits with a flavor often compared to blueberry with hints of raspberry. Its dense branching and excellent cold hardiness make it especially valuable for edible landscapes in northern climates.

Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 3–4 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–7b

Form: Compact, rounded shrub

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-drained soil with organic matter; adaptable but prefers slightly acidic soil

Water: Moderate; prefers even moisture during fruit development

Wildlife: Flowers attract bees; berries attract birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for edible gardens, berry rows, mixed borders, and small home orchards. Produces reliable early fruit and serves as an effective pollinator partner for compatible honeyberry selections such as Blue Velvet or Blue Pacific.

Care: Plant with another compatible honeyberry cultivar nearby for best fruit production. Prune lightly after harvest to remove older stems and maintain vigor. Mulch roots to retain moisture and suppress weeds. 🍇🌿

Plant type

Small Fruit

Height

3'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Fruit color

Steel Blue

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Fruit, Hedge

Shape

Compact, Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No