Japanese haskap plant named ‘Pirika’

Abstract

A new cultivar of Japanese haskap plant named ‘Pirika’ that is characterized by its upright and spreading plant habit, its vigorous and somewhat open branching habit, its above average fruit yields, its fruits that are attractive in appearance and elliptical in shape with some having rolled edges to appear jug-shaped its fruits that are large in size, its fruit that maintain their appearance, firmness and taste for at least 2 weeks in cold storage, its pleasant, mild tasting fruits with a BRIX of 14° and its fruit attachment to the peduncle that is strong enough to prevent pre-harvest drop, yet loose enough to permit picking without tearing the fruit flesh.

It is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Japanese haskap plant named ‘Pirika’ as herein illustrated and described.