described as a desert apple

There was a small patch in my back yard

Sweet berries with half the acidity of other varieties

Hardiness: Zone 3

Haskap - Aurora Cherry described as a desert appleHardiness: Zone 2. Size: Bush up to 5ft. Planting: Highly durable, best in good soil, but can tolerate shade and wet soils. Shallow roots that don't compete well with grasses weeds and other plants. Fruit: Blue elongated berries, approx 2. 2g. Pollination: Not self pollinating, plant with indigo gem, tundra or honeybee. Use: Excellent fresh eating, or drying. Ripening: Mid to late June. Pot: 1 gal Considered one of the best tasting early season