Cultivar 1891: Berry Blue

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Berry Blue is a haskap or honeyberry cultivar in the Russian cultivar group grown and compared in Canada by the University of Saskatchewan. The source lists it among the Russian cultivars sold by Jim Gilbert's One Green Earth Nursery under Anglicized names containing "Blue." [S1]

The record does not give Berry Blue's breeder, parentage, release year, or original Russian name. Its clearest provenance is commercial and collection based. One Green Earth supplied Russian cultivars, and the University of Saskatchewan planted four of Gilbert's varieties in 1998 as it built a larger haskap breeding and evaluation program. [S1]

No detailed fruit description is preserved here for Berry Blue. The main quality note is an evaluator remark: Blue Belle and Berry Blue "were our favourites in 2003." [S1] This places Berry Blue among the Russian cultivars that stood out in early University of Saskatchewan observation. The packet does not specify berry size, shape, flavor, texture, ripening season, storage behavior, or culinary use.

The page gives broad context for haskap hardiness in the University of Saskatchewan program. It reports the plants as extremely hardy, with no winter damage observed in trials and survival through a -47°C winter. [S1] This applies to the program's haskap material in general. The packet does not give a cultivar-specific winter survival note for Berry Blue.

Berry Blue belongs in the broader Lonicera caerulea haskap context represented by Russian, Japanese-type, Kuril Island, and Canadian boreal germplasm in the Saskatchewan program. [S1] The source does not document Berry Blue as a parent, sibling, or descendant of another named cultivar, so it should not be assigned a lineage beyond its described Russian cultivar origin.

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This summary currently draws chiefly from Haskap Breeding & Production - Final Report, January 2012, with 2 additional supporting sources linked below.

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“Berry Blue is identified as a notable Russian cultivar marketed with an Anglicized ‘Blue’ name through One Green Earth Nursery (Jim Gilbert).”
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“Berry Blue was listed among favourites in 2003.”
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102Haskap Breeding & Production - Final Report, January 2012unknown4100p5 p6 p23 p40 p42 p43 p52 p53The page places Berry Blue among flavorful Russian cultivars that helped spread interest in haskap.; Berry Blue was one of the authors' favourite varieties in 2003.; The cultivar is referenced in the author's account of
141Haskap Pollinator Breeding in 2009unknown800p1Figure 1 shows Berry Blue next to one of the program's test selections for contrast.; Previous pollination studies showed that Berry Blue would pollinate the program's varieties.; The caption states that Berry Blue's fru
110Growing Haskap in Canadaunknown200p3Berry Blue was listed among favourites in 2003.; Berry Blue is identified as a notable Russian cultivar marketed with an Anglicized ‘Blue’ name through One Green Earth Nursery (Jim Gilbert).
133‘Boreal Beauty’unknown100p3‘Berry Blue’/‘Tomichka’ is cited as a Russian variety that bloomed considerably earlier than ‘Boreal Beauty’ and would be a very poor companion plant choice for it.

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141p1caption_contextFigure 1 shows Berry Blue next to one of the program's test selections for contrast.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1recommendation_contextPrevious pollination studies showed that Berry Blue would pollinate the program's varieties.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1description_snippetThe caption states that Berry Blue's fruit size, flavour, and susceptibility to leaf diseases leave much to be desired.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1flavor_profileThe flavour of Berry Blue is described as discouraging and as leaving much to be desired.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1fruit_sizeThe fruit size of Berry Blue is described as discouraging and as leaving much to be desired.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1growth_habitBerry Blue has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1recommendation_contextBerry Blue has often been sold and used as a pollinator.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
141p1selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is explicitly described as not from the author's program.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.page_block:0.90
133p3recommendation_context‘Berry Blue’/‘Tomichka’ is cited as a Russian variety that bloomed considerably earlier than ‘Boreal Beauty’ and would be a very poor companion plant choice for it.Our collection of Russian varieties (such as ‘Berry Blue’/’ Tomichka’ and ‘Cinderella’/’Zolshka’) bloomed considerably earlier than ‘Boreal Beauty’page_block:0.90
102p118description_snippetThe page places Berry Blue among flavorful Russian cultivars that helped spread interest in haskap.Notable are the varieties 'Blue Belle and Berry Blue which were our favourites in 2003.page_block:0.90
102p118recommendation_contextBerry Blue was one of the authors' favourite varieties in 2003.Notable are the varieties 'Blue Belle and Berry Blue which were our favourites in 2003.page_block:0.90
102p118source_reference_abbreviationThe cultivar is referenced in the author's account of material sold by Mr. Jim Gilbert of One Green Earth Nursery in Oregon.Notable are the varieties 'Blue Belle and Berry Blue which were our favourites in 2003.page_block:0.90
102p118selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is presented as a Russian cultivar sold by Jim Gilbert's nursery, One Green Earth, under anglicized names using the word 'Blue'.Notable are the varieties 'Blue Belle and Berry Blue which were our favourites in 2003.page_block:0.90
102p107growth_habitBerry Blue is described as very fast growing.We have been recommending 'Berry Blue' (Czech#17) as a pollinator because it is unrelated to either parent and this variety is very fast growing.page_block:0.90
102p107description_snippetBerry Blue is described as unrelated to either parent in the discussed cross context.We have been recommending 'Berry Blue' (Czech#17) as a pollinator because it is unrelated to either parent and this variety is very fast growing.page_block:0.90
102p107recommendation_contextBerry Blue was recommended as a pollinator.We have been recommending 'Berry Blue' (Czech#17) as a pollinator because it is unrelated to either parent and this variety is very fast growing.page_block:0.90
102p107source_reference_abbreviationBerry Blue is identified here as Czech#17.We have been recommending 'Berry Blue' (Czech#17) as a pollinator because it is unrelated to either parent and this variety is very fast growing.page_block:0.90
102p58description_snippetIn Figure 18, 'Berry Blue' is shown with a moderate level of mildew.The 'Berry Blue' in this photo has a moderate level of mildewpage_block:0.90
102p58caption_contextFigure 18 presents 'Berry Blue' as one of two commonly used pollinators with much smaller leaves than the authors' varieties.The 'Berry Blue' in this photo has a moderate level of mildewpage_block:0.90
102p54caption_contextThe figure caption frames ‘Berry Blue’ as the comparison cultivar for pollinator improvement.The purpose of the selection was to find a better pollinator than ‘Berry Blue’. All of the selections had larger berries than Berry Blue.page_block:0.90
102p54fruit_sizeThe six promising selections shown on the page all had larger berries than ‘Berry Blue’.The purpose of the selection was to find a better pollinator than ‘Berry Blue’. All of the selections had larger berries than Berry Blue.page_block:0.90
102p54recommendation_context‘Berry Blue’ was the pollinator standard the breeding effort aimed to improve upon.The purpose of the selection was to find a better pollinator than ‘Berry Blue’. All of the selections had larger berries than Berry Blue.page_block:0.90
102p53description_snippetIt is noted as susceptible to leaf diseases.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'. 'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator because the plant will grow fast and produce many flowers. But its fruit size, flavour and susceptibility to leapage_block:0.90
102p53flavor_profileIts flavour is described as leaving much to be desired.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'. 'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator because the plant will grow fast and produce many flowers. But its fruit size, flavour and susceptibility to leapage_block:0.90
102p53fruit_sizeIts fruit size is described as undesirable relative to the breeding objective.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'. 'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator because the plant will grow fast and produce many flowers. But its fruit size, flavour and susceptibility to leapage_block:0.90
102p53growth_habitThe plant will grow fast and produce many flowers.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'. 'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator because the plant will grow fast and produce many flowers. But its fruit size, flavour and susceptibility to leapage_block:0.90
102p53recommendation_context'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'. 'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator because the plant will grow fast and produce many flowers. But its fruit size, flavour and susceptibility to leapage_block:0.90
102p53caption_contextFigure 13 contrasts 'Berry Blue' with 'Indigo Yum'.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'. 'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator because the plant will grow fast and produce many flowers. But its fruit size, flavour and susceptibility to leapage_block:0.90
102p52caption_contextFigure 13 is referenced as illustrating the contrast involving Berry Blue.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator, has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers. Sadly, the fruit size of Berry Blue is just as discouraging as its flavour (figpage_block:0.90
102p52flavor_profileBerry Blue is described as having discouraging flavour.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator, has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers. Sadly, the fruit size of Berry Blue is just as discouraging as its flavour (figpage_block:0.90
102p52fruit_sizeBerry Blue is described as having discouraging fruit size.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator, has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers. Sadly, the fruit size of Berry Blue is just as discouraging as its flavour (figpage_block:0.90
102p52growth_habitBerry Blue has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator, has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers. Sadly, the fruit size of Berry Blue is just as discouraging as its flavour (figpage_block:0.90
102p52recommendation_contextBerry Blue has often been sold as a pollinator for Haskap.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator, has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers. Sadly, the fruit size of Berry Blue is just as discouraging as its flavour (figpage_block:0.90
102p52selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is explicitly noted as not from the University of Saskatchewan breeding program.‘Berry Blue’ (not from our program) which has often been sold as a pollinator, has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers. Sadly, the fruit size of Berry Blue is just as discouraging as its flavour (figpage_block:0.90
102p43description_snippetExamples with Berry Blue as the pollen parent include 2-08 x Berry Blue (11-121), 6-23-10 x Berry Blue (11-124), 6-16-20 x Berry Blue (11-125), 2-06 x Berry Blue (11-127), 2-17 x BRR Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk 11-81page_block:0.90
102p43description_snippetExamples listed on this page include Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk (11-81), Berry Blue x Yuk2 (11-82), Berry Blue x 2-10 (11-122), Berry Blue x 2-08 (11-123), Berry Blue x 2-06 (11-129), aRR Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk 11-81page_block:0.90
102p43taxon_contextBerry Blue is treated here as haskap breeding germplasm within Lonicera caerulea crossing work.RR Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk 11-81page_block:0.90
102p43source_reference_abbreviationTable 14 type abbreviations carried from the previous page indicate parent-group codes such as RR and HR; the previous-page legend expands Kas Kurile, Jas Japan, Ras Russia, and HaRR Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk 11-81page_block:0.90
102p43description_snippetBerry Blue appears repeatedly as a named parent in the 2010 crossing table, both as seed parent and pollen parent.RR Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk 11-81page_block:0.90
102p42description_snippetBerry Blue is characterized here as highly vigorous.Crosses made in 2010 that involved the highly vigourous 'Berry Blue' or the 'Yukon Series'.page_block:0.90
102p42caption_contextTable 14 concerns 2010 crosses that involved the highly vigorous cultivar Berry Blue.Crosses made in 2010 that involved the highly vigourous 'Berry Blue' or the 'Yukon Series'.page_block:0.90
102p40description_snippetThe page states that the vigour-source lines were flawed by smaller than average fruit size and poor to okay flavour, and Berry Blue is discussed among those materials.Berry blue and the Yukon series were available in large enough plant numberspage_block:0.90
102p40recommendation_contextBerry Blue was available in large enough plant numbers to be used in many crosses in 2010.Berry blue and the Yukon series were available in large enough plant numberspage_block:0.90
102p40growth_habitBerry Blue was treated as one of the highly vigorous breeding materials used for crosses aimed at increasing plant vigour.Berry blue and the Yukon series were available in large enough plant numberspage_block:0.90
102p23taxon_contextOn this page, Berry Blue functions as part of the Russian side of a Japanese x Russian hybrid context.the mother clone ‘40-134’ is a hybrid resulting from a Japanese selection crossed with Berry Bluepage_block:0.90
102p23entry_pedigreeBerry Blue is named as one parent in the cross that produced mother clone 40-134.the mother clone ‘40-134’ is a hybrid resulting from a Japanese selection crossed with Berry Bluepage_block:0.90
102p6caption_contextAlisted figure presents a contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'.Figure 13. Contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'.page_block:0.90
102p5caption_contextMentioned in the List of Tables as the subject of Table 14.Table 14. Crosses made in 2010 that involved the highly vigourous 'Berry Blue' or the 'Yukon Series'.page_block:0.90
102p5growth_habitThe table title describes 'Berry Blue' as highly vigorous.Table 14. Crosses made in 2010 that involved the highly vigourous 'Berry Blue' or the 'Yukon Series'.page_block:0.90
102p5description_snippetReferenced as a named cultivar involved in crosses made in 2010.Table 14. Crosses made in 2010 that involved the highly vigourous 'Berry Blue' or the 'Yukon Series'.page_block:0.90
110p3anecdote_snippetBerry Blue was listed among favourites in 2003.Mr. Gilbert’s nursery, ’One Green Earth’ has been selling Russian cultivars with anglicized names that have the word ‘Blue’ in them. Notable are the varieties ‘Blue Belle and Berry Blue which were our favourites in 2003.page_block:0.90
110p3selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is identified as a notable Russian cultivar marketed with an Anglicized ‘Blue’ name through One Green Earth Nursery (Jim Gilbert).Mr. Gilbert’s nursery, ’One Green Earth’ has been selling Russian cultivars with anglicized names that have the word ‘Blue’ in them. Notable are the varieties ‘Blue Belle and Berry Blue which were our favourites in 2003.page_block:0.90

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caption_contextFigure 1 shows Berry Blue next to one of the program's test selections for contrast.0.97
recommendation_contextPrevious pollination studies showed that Berry Blue would pollinate the program's varieties.0.94
description_snippetThe caption states that Berry Blue's fruit size, flavour, and susceptibility to leaf diseases leave much to be desired.0.97
flavor_profileThe flavour of Berry Blue is described as discouraging and as leaving much to be desired.0.96
fruit_sizeThe fruit size of Berry Blue is described as discouraging and as leaving much to be desired.0.96
growth_habitBerry Blue has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.0.98
recommendation_contextBerry Blue has often been sold and used as a pollinator.0.98
selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is explicitly described as not from the author's program.0.96
recommendation_context‘Berry Blue’/‘Tomichka’ is cited as a Russian variety that bloomed considerably earlier than ‘Boreal Beauty’ and would be a very poor companion plant choice for it.0.94
description_snippetThe page places Berry Blue among flavorful Russian cultivars that helped spread interest in haskap.0.72
recommendation_contextBerry Blue was one of the authors' favourite varieties in 2003.0.94
source_reference_abbreviationThe cultivar is referenced in the author's account of material sold by Mr. Jim Gilbert of One Green Earth Nursery in Oregon.0.80
selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is presented as a Russian cultivar sold by Jim Gilbert's nursery, One Green Earth, under anglicized names using the word 'Blue'.0.91
growth_habitBerry Blue is described as very fast growing.0.97
description_snippetBerry Blue is described as unrelated to either parent in the discussed cross context.0.88
recommendation_contextBerry Blue was recommended as a pollinator.0.99
source_reference_abbreviationBerry Blue is identified here as Czech#17.0.97
description_snippetIn Figure 18, 'Berry Blue' is shown with a moderate level of mildew.0.95
caption_contextFigure 18 presents 'Berry Blue' as one of two commonly used pollinators with much smaller leaves than the authors' varieties.0.93
caption_contextThe figure caption frames ‘Berry Blue’ as the comparison cultivar for pollinator improvement.0.95
fruit_sizeThe six promising selections shown on the page all had larger berries than ‘Berry Blue’.0.97
recommendation_context‘Berry Blue’ was the pollinator standard the breeding effort aimed to improve upon.0.97
description_snippetIt is noted as susceptible to leaf diseases.0.95
flavor_profileIts flavour is described as leaving much to be desired.0.96
fruit_sizeIts fruit size is described as undesirable relative to the breeding objective.0.89
growth_habitThe plant will grow fast and produce many flowers.0.96
recommendation_context'Berry Blue' has often been used as a pollinator.0.98
caption_contextFigure 13 contrasts 'Berry Blue' with 'Indigo Yum'.0.98
caption_contextFigure 13 is referenced as illustrating the contrast involving Berry Blue.0.84
flavor_profileBerry Blue is described as having discouraging flavour.0.97
fruit_sizeBerry Blue is described as having discouraging fruit size.0.97
growth_habitBerry Blue has the advantage of growing fast and producing many flowers.0.98
recommendation_contextBerry Blue has often been sold as a pollinator for Haskap.0.98
selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is explicitly noted as not from the University of Saskatchewan breeding program.0.97
description_snippetExamples with Berry Blue as the pollen parent include 2-08 x Berry Blue (11-121), 6-23-10 x Berry Blue (11-124), 6-16-20 x Berry Blue (11-125), 2-06 x Berry Blue (11-127), 2-17 x Berry Blue (11-128), 2-13 x Berry Blue (10.96
description_snippetExamples listed on this page include Berry Blue x Yuk Bulk (11-81), Berry Blue x Yuk2 (11-82), Berry Blue x 2-10 (11-122), Berry Blue x 2-08 (11-123), Berry Blue x 2-06 (11-129), and Berry Blue x C10 (11-135).0.98
taxon_contextBerry Blue is treated here as haskap breeding germplasm within Lonicera caerulea crossing work.0.94
source_reference_abbreviationTable 14 type abbreviations carried from the previous page indicate parent-group codes such as RR and HR; the previous-page legend expands K as Kurile, J as Japan, R as Russia, and H as Hybrid.0.86
description_snippetBerry Blue appears repeatedly as a named parent in the 2010 crossing table, both as seed parent and pollen parent.0.99
description_snippetBerry Blue is characterized here as highly vigorous.0.90
caption_contextTable 14 concerns 2010 crosses that involved the highly vigorous cultivar Berry Blue.0.96
description_snippetThe page states that the vigour-source lines were flawed by smaller than average fruit size and poor to okay flavour, and Berry Blue is discussed among those materials.0.64
recommendation_contextBerry Blue was available in large enough plant numbers to be used in many crosses in 2010.0.94
growth_habitBerry Blue was treated as one of the highly vigorous breeding materials used for crosses aimed at increasing plant vigour.0.80
taxon_contextOn this page, Berry Blue functions as part of the Russian side of a Japanese x Russian hybrid context.0.63
entry_pedigreeBerry Blue is named as one parent in the cross that produced mother clone 40-134.0.95
caption_contextA listed figure presents a contrast between 'Berry Blue' and 'Indigo Yum'.0.95
caption_contextMentioned in the List of Tables as the subject of Table 14.0.95
growth_habitThe table title describes 'Berry Blue' as highly vigorous.0.90
description_snippetReferenced as a named cultivar involved in crosses made in 2010.0.93
anecdote_snippetBerry Blue was listed among favourites in 2003.0.93
selection_origin_referenceBerry Blue is identified as a notable Russian cultivar marketed with an Anglicized ‘Blue’ name through One Green Earth Nursery (Jim Gilbert).0.82

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