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‘Aurora’ & ‘Borealis’ Haskap

Document 131

Title: ‘Aurora’ & ‘Borealis’ Haskap

Source URL: https://research-groups.usask.ca/fruit/documents/haskap/AuroraBorealisArticle.pdf

Archive provenance: raw historical corpus ingest queue backfill 2026-05-02 | source_site=research-groups.usask.ca | institution=University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program | local_archive=/home/doug/src/pomologica/data/raw/manual/ingest_queue/discovery_round_04_second_corpus/AuroraBorealisArticle.pdf

Type: pdf | Language: en | Rights: unknown

Aliases: 1 | Provenance events: 2 | Evidence claims: 86

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Document Metadata

Institution: University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program

Publisher: University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program

Site: research-groups.usask.ca

Year: 2012

Page count:

Type: cultivar handout/article

Metadata source: intake_manifest_v1

Relationship Records

IDRelationSourceTargetSource Doc
447cross_parentParents SoloveyMt46131

History Records

IDTypeYearLabel
949year_reference2007Year reference 2007
953cross_event2007Lineage type Russian x Japanese Kurile x Russian
954cross_event2007parents Solovey x MT46
956release_event2007Release event 2007
950year_reference2012Year reference 2012
955release_event2012Release event 2012
951year_reference2013Year reference 2013
952year_reference2014Year reference 2014

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Parsed Cultivar Detail

Cultivar: Aurora

Pages in document: p2 p3 p4

Entry Snippets

PageBasisSnippet
2explicit_cultivar_referenceTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.
3explicit_cultivar_reference'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.
4explicit_cultivar_referenceThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.

Raw Parsed Claims

PageTypeClaimConfidence
2fruit_size'Aurora' fruit weight is listed as 1.9 grams.0.98
2description_snippet'Aurora' fruit shape is described as pointed pear somewhat.0.92
2description_snippet'Aurora' fruit are easily seen on bushes.0.97
2description_snippet'Aurora' season in Saskatchewan is listed as late June / early Aug.0.88
2description_snippet'Aurora' mildew resistance is listed as high resistance.0.97
2growth_habit'Aurora' bush shape is listed as upright & spreading.0.98
2growth_habit'Aurora' bush height is listed as 5 to 5.5 ft.0.98
2description_snippet'Aurora' fruit retention is listed as easy to pick.0.97
2flavor_profile'Aurora' flavour is listed as excellent.0.98
2description_snippet'Aurora' bloom time in Saskatchewan is listed as mid May.0.98
2productivity'Aurora' productivity is listed as high.0.98
2taxon_context'Aurora' lineage type is listed as Russian x Japanese.0.97
2entry_pedigree'Aurora' parentage is listed as Solovey x MT46.55.0.98
3flavor_profile'Aurora' and 'Borealis' have similar great flavour, but 'Aurora' tastes sweeter.0.97
3productivity'Aurora' is described as more productive than 'Borealis'.0.96
3anecdote_snippetSeveral experienced growers at the 2012 'Haskap Day' remarked, "Ididn't know Haskap could get that sweet" in the discussion of Aurora and Borealis attributes.0.9
3fruit_size'Aurora's' larger berries are easier to pick and may appeal to someone planting many bushes.0.95
3recommendation_contextOne 'Aurora' could easily pollinize 8 'Borealis' plants if the plants are in the same location and visible to bees.0.97
3culinary_useGardeners who like to freeze fruit or make jam or wine may want to grow more 'Aurora' because they can harvest them faster.0.93
3growth_habit'Aurora' will likely grow 1/2 meter taller than 'Borealis', 'Tundra', or 'Indigo' haskap varieties.0.97
3recommendation_contextIf planting double rows along a fence or next to a building, plant 'Aurora' in the back and 'Borealis' in the front.0.97
3recommendation_context'Aurora' is worth trying in commercial operations, especially with a harvester that blows off leaves as the fruit is picked.0.94
3description_snippet'Aurora' has an odd or shockingly different berry shape that would make a memorable impression, but its shape will not roll on a sorting line like 'Tundra'.0.92
3entry_hardiness_observation'Aurora' and 'Borealis' are fully hardy in Zone 2 at the breeding site in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.0.97
3entry_hardiness_observationAs with all haskap varieties, open flowers can take -7°Cwithout damage.0.94
3taxon_context'Aurora' is a haskap plant; the page states haskap plants are not separated into male and female plants and all are capable of producing fruit with a compatible same-blooming companion and bees.0.96
4selection_origin_referenceAurora was selected as one of the best mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings after a decade of breeding.0.99
4fruit_sizeAs of its release date, Aurora was described as the largest fruited haskap on the market in Canada.0.98
4flavor_profileAurora was described as one of the best tasting haskaps on the Canadian market as of its release date.0.97
4entry_hardiness_observationThe page suggests dependable production in Zone 5, possible problems in Zone 6 in some years, and that Zone 7 may be too warm; the author labels these as guesses pending southern BC test results.0.86
4description_snippetAurora is presented as a new variety for orchardists and gardeners, with more haskap varieties expected from the breeding program in the future.0.92
4breeder_referenceThe breeding program is linked to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Agriculture Development Fund and royalties from propagators supporting further seedling evaluation.0.9

Inherited Context

  • p2: Haskap | Lonicera caerulea | Russian x Japanese | Russian x Japanese haskap | 'Aurora' & 'Borealis' Haskap | Trait comparison table | University of Saskatchewan fruit breeding context | University of Saskatchewan haskap breeding program | Saskatchewan | Canada
  • p3: Haskap | Lonicera caerulea | hybrid between early and late blooming types | Russian x Japanese haskap from previous-page lineage context | What's a Pollinizer? | Attributes | Adaptation Zone | University of Saskatchewan fruit breeding program | University of Saskatchewan hask
  • p4: haskap | Lonicera caerulea | haskap cultivars | Attributes | Conclusion | More Information | University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program | Saskatchewan Agriculture | Agriculture Development Fund | Aurora was selected from a large University of Saskatchewan breeding population af

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2fruit_sizeTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' fruit weight is listed as 1.9 grams.cultivar 543Open Review parse
2description_snippetTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' fruit shape is described as pointed pear somewhat.cultivar 543Open Review parse
2growth_habitTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' bush shape is listed as upright & spreading.cultivar 543Open Review parse
2flavor_profileTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' flavour is listed as excellent.cultivar 543Open Review parse
2productivityTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' productivity is listed as high.cultivar 543Open Review parse
2taxon_contextTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' lineage type is listed as Russian x Japanese.cultivar 543Open Review parse
2entry_pedigreeTable 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'.'Aurora' parentage is listed as Solovey x MT46.55.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3flavor_profile'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora' and 'Borealis' have similar great flavour, but 'Aurora' tastes sweeter.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3productivity'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora' is described as more productive than 'Borealis'.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3anecdote_snippet'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.Several experienced growers at the 2012 'Haskap Day' remarked, "Ididn't know Haskap could get that sweet" in the discussion of Aurora and Bocultivar 543Open Review parse
3fruit_size'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora's' larger berries are easier to pick and may appeal to someone planting many bushes.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3recommendation_context'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.One 'Aurora' could easily pollinize 8 'Borealis' plants if the plants are in the same location and visible to bees.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3culinary_use'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.Gardeners who like to freeze fruit or make jam or wine may want to grow more 'Aurora' because they can harvest them faster.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3growth_habit'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora' will likely grow 1/2 meter taller than 'Borealis', 'Tundra', or 'Indigo' haskap varieties.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3description_snippet'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora' has an odd or shockingly different berry shape that would make a memorable impression, but its shape will not roll on a sorting lincultivar 543Open Review parse
3entry_hardiness_observation'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora' and 'Borealis' are fully hardy in Zone 2 at the breeding site in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.cultivar 543Open Review parse
3taxon_context'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive.'Aurora' is a haskap plant; the page states haskap plants are not separated into male and female plants and all are capable of producing frucultivar 543Open Review parse
4selection_origin_referenceThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.Aurora was selected as one of the best mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings after a decade of breeding.cultivar 543Open Review parse
4fruit_sizeThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.As of its release date, Aurora was described as the largest fruited haskap on the market in Canada.cultivar 543Open Review parse
4flavor_profileThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.Aurora was described as one of the best tasting haskaps on the Canadian market as of its release date.cultivar 543Open Review parse
4entry_hardiness_observationThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.The page suggests dependable production in Zone 5, possible problems in Zone 6 in some years, and that Zone 7 may be too warm; the author lacultivar 543Open Review parse
4description_snippetThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.Aurora is presented as a new variety for orchardists and gardeners, with more haskap varieties expected from the breeding program in the futcultivar 543Open Review parse
4breeder_referenceThe new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding.The breeding program is linked to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Agriculture Development Fund and royalties from propagators supporting further cultivar 543Open Review parse

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Linked Cultivars

IDCultivarEvidence / ClaimsRelationshipsHistory / PagesLink
543Aurora3200Open cultivar
1888Borealis2500Open cultivar
2246Parents Solovey013Open cultivar
2247Mt46013Open cultivar
1889Tundra300Open cultivar
2248Russian102Open cultivar
2266Indigo200Open cultivar
parsed only‘Aurora’601No staging cultivar page yet
parsed only‘Borealis’401No staging cultivar page yet

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Relationships: 1

History events: 8

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tier_355autoUnclassified domain; requires manual source evaluation

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Extracted Entities

TypeValueConfidence
cultivar_candidateMT460.60
cultivar_candidateparents Solovey0.60
cultivar_candidateRussian0.60
taxon_keywordlonicera0.65
taxon_keywordprunus0.65
taxon_keywordpyrus0.65
taxon_keywordmalus0.65
taxon_keywordhaskap0.75

Extracted Claims

TypeClaimConfidence
description_snippetSeveral experienced growers at our 2012 ‘Haskap Day’ remarked “I didn’t know Haskap could get that sweet”.0.54
description_snippetAttributes: Most important is that ‘Aurora’ and ‘Borealis’ have similar great flavour, but ‘Aurora’ tastes sweeter and is more productive.0.54
description_snippetOther fruits that need companion varieties are apples, plums, apricots, pears, and sweet cherries.0.54
ornamental_uselandscape shrub0.56
culinary_usecooking0.56
productivityproductive0.56
productivityProductivity High High0.56
storage_durationkeep in mind that ‘Aurora’ will likely grow ½ meter0.56
growth_habitcompact0.52
growth_habitspreading0.52
growth_habitupright0.52
release_year_reference20070.68
release_year_reference20120.68
breeding_crossparents Solovey x MT460.65
breeding_crossLineage type Russian x Japanese Kurile x Russian0.65
year_reference20140.55
year_reference20130.55
year_reference20120.55
year_reference20070.55
hardiness_zoneZone 70.80
hardiness_zoneZone 60.80
hardiness_zoneZone 50.80
hardiness_zoneZone 20.80