Honeysuckles don't have cherries, as the name suggests, but berries. Many of these very decorative berries are poisonous to both humans and animals. Therefore, find out in advance which honeysuckle varieties you can safely plant in the garden.
Blue honeysuckle is often not poisonous but tasteless
The berries of the honeysuckle are often poisonous
The best-known honeysuckle varieties are red honeysuckle and blue honeysuckle.
Red honeysuckle is poisonous and should not be planted in gardens where children play or where dogs and cats roam.
It is different with the blue honeysuckle. Their berries are not poisonous. However, most varieties are not suitable for consumption because they have no aroma and are very slimy. An exception is the Kamchatika blue honeysuckle, also known as Mayberry. Its berries can be eaten fresh and are also suitable for jams and other berry recipes.
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Honeysuckle belongs to the honeysuckle family. They are easy to care for, decorative and, apart from the occasional pruning, require little maintenance.