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Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai Honeyberry · Fruit crops · bred by Thompson Maxine M.

also searched as: максинес опус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a vigorous, spreading shrub reaching 1.1 m in height and 1.7 m in width by the age of five. The variety possesses high winter hardiness, corresponding to USDA zone 3.

The berries have an average weight of 2.2 g, a 'can' shape with a flat top, and a waxy bloom on the dark blue skin. The sugar content is 15.2° BRIX, and the fruit is suitable for refrigerated storage for up to two weeks.

The variety is early-maturing; in Oregon conditions, the harvest takes place from late May to early June. The yield is up to 3 kg per five-year-old shrub, and the intended use of the berries is universal.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Thompson Maxine M. 22 Developed the variety
Applicant
Thompson Maxine M. 22 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Paweł Korfanty 9 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 16350667
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  1. Application filed 17 December 2018
  2. Registered 4 June 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Thompson Maxine M.

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Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Thompson Maxine M.

3 records

Maxin

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Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Maxine M. Thompson

1 record

Minoru

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Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Paweł Korfanty \Beata Hussak-Korfanty

PL
1 record

Misaki

Application submitted

Lonicera caerulea L. var. emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Nakai · Honeyberry

Paweł Korfanty \Beata Hussak-Korfanty

PL
1 record

Nearby in the species list Hoshi, Kapu, Maxin, Minoru, Misaki, Tana, Toya, Willa

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