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Abies alba - Silver Fir 
Flowering time: May
Honey's characteristics:
Abies koreana - Korean Fir
Flowering time: May
Honey's characteristics: A liquid honey with dark nearly black color, with a smell of resin.
Acer campestre - Field Maple
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics: An excellent clear and scented honey. Yellow pollen.
Acer pseudoplatanus - Sycamore Maple
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics: An excellent clear and scented honey. Yellow pollen.
Acer platanoides - Norway Maple
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics: An excellent clear and scented honey. Yellow pollen.
Aesculus hippocastanum - Common Horse-Chestnut
Flowering time: May-July
Honey's characteristics: A clear uncolored honey that crystallizes easily, with a sometimes slight bitter taste; A very high sugar content (69%), this honey crystallizes into large grains.
Albizia julibrissin - Silk tree
Flowering time: July-August
Honey's characteristics:
Alnus incana - Grey alder
Flowering time: February
Honey's characteristics:
Alnus glutisona - Black alder
Flowering time: February
Honey's characteristics:
The male yellow catkins of about 12 cm length, give an appreciable quantity of pollen at a time when the hive must nourish its larvae.
Amelanchier ovalis - Amelanchier
Flowering time: April
Honey's characteristics:
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry tree
Flowering time: October-January
Honey's characteristics: A creamy honey with a spicy smell and strong taste of almond.
This honey is full of character with a light brown color, spicy scent and a strong lasting taste of bitter almond, it has a powerful bitterness. It is often used in savoury or sweet cooking in the best restaurants.
This honey is full of character with a light brown color, spicy scent and a strong lasting taste of bitter almond, it has a powerful bitterness. It is often used in savoury or sweet cooking in the best restaurants.
Berberis - Barberry
Flowering time: April
Honey's characteristics: The honey is a golden yellow with a delicate scent.
Betula alba - Birch
Flowering time: Springtime
Honey's characteristics: The pollen being produced very early in the season accelerates the start of the bee larva's.
Buddleia davidii - Butterfly bush
Flowering time: July-October
Honey's characteristics:
Buxus sempervirens - Common Box
Flowering time: April
Honey's characteristics:
Caragana arborescens - Siberian Pea Shrub
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics: A clear honey with a nearly white appearance and fatty texture upon crystallization, medium size grains.
The Pea tree honey is very clear with an exquisite taste and is slow to crystallize
The Pea tree honey is very clear with an exquisite taste and is slow to crystallize
Caryopteris clandonensis - Bluebeard
Flowering time: Mid July-September
Honey's characteristics: The honey of the Bluebeard is excellent, its taste reminiscent of lavender honey.
Castanea sativa - Sweet Chestnut
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics: A creamy honey, with a strong smell and distinctive taste.
It has a deep yellow ochre color, quite a thick consistency, with a delicate crystallization. It has a hot spicy taste with a degree of acridness and a slight bitter after-taste. It is rich in minerals. A honey for acquired tastes but with its followers. This honey is liquid, fluid, limpid, brown/golden red with hints of pale green.
Liquide, fluide, limpide, marron/roux doré, reflets verts pâle.
It has a deep yellow ochre color, quite a thick consistency, with a delicate crystallization. It has a hot spicy taste with a degree of acridness and a slight bitter after-taste. It is rich in minerals. A honey for acquired tastes but with its followers. This honey is liquid, fluid, limpid, brown/golden red with hints of pale green.
Liquide, fluide, limpide, marron/roux doré, reflets verts pâle.
Catalpa bignoides - Southern Catalpa
Flowering time: July
Honey's characteristics: Very acrid.
Ceanothus - Ceanothus
Flowering time: July-September
Honey's characteristics:
Cercis siliquastrum - Judas tree
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Colutea arborescens - Bladder Senna
Flowering time: May-July
Honey's characteristics:
Cornus mas - Cornelian Cherry Dogwood
Flowering time: February
Honey's characteristics:
Corylus avellana - Common Hazel
Flowering time: February-March
Honey's characteristics:
Corylus colurna - Turkish Hazel
Flowering time: February-March
Honey's characteristics:
Cotoneaster - Cotoneaster
Flowering time: June
Honey's characteristics:
Cytisus scoparius - Scotch Broom
Flowering time:
Honey's characteristics:
Enkianthus campanulatus - Redvein Enkianthus
Flowering time: End of the spring
Honey's characteristics:
Eucalyptus gunnii - Cider Gum Eucalyptus Tree
Flowering time: March-June
Honey's characteristics: Light to dark amber depending on where harvested. Aroma: Fragrant with a hint of menthol. Taste: Pronounced and persistent, slightly acidic.
Euodia daniellii - Honey tree
Flowering time: End of the spring
Honey's characteristics:
Fraxinus ornus - Flowering Ash
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Gleditsia triacanthos - Thornless Honeylocust
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics:
Hedera helix - Common Ivy
Flowering time: September-October
Honey's characteristics: A dark honey with little scent and a slightly bitter taste. Crystallizes quickly into fine grains.
Ilex aquifolium - Common Holly
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics: A golden coppery color, with a very aromatic scent and a pleasant woody taste. Quick crystallization.
Laburnum anagyroides - Golden Chain Tree
Flowering time: June
Honey's characteristics:
Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Lavandula angustifolia - Common Lavender
Flowering time: July-August
Honey's characteristics: A strong aromatic creamy honey, which smells slightly like Lavender.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Alba' - White Lavender
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics: A strong aromatic creamy honey, which smells slightly like Lavender.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Rosea' - Lavender 'Rosea'
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics: A strong aromatic creamy honey, which smells slightly like Lavender.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
Lavandula dentata - French Lavender
Flowering time: May-October
Honey's characteristics: A strong aromatic creamy honey, which smells slightly like Lavender.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
Lavandula intermedia 'Grosso' - Lavender 'Grosso'
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics: A strong aromatic creamy honey, which smells slightly like Lavender.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
Lavandula stoechas var. pedonculata - Butterfly Lavender
Flowering time: April-June
Honey's characteristics: A strong aromatic creamy honey, which smells slightly like Lavender.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
White to golden in color. It has a smooth consistency with a fine texture. A very pleasant and delicate smell.
A characteristic, delicate taste which is very pleasant. A very sought after honey that is considered to be one of the best.
Lavatera thunringiaca 'Barnsley' - Lavatera 'Barnsley'
Flowering time: Summer-Autumn
Honey's characteristics:
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand tea tree
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics: This unique honey is well known for its antebacterial properties...
Lonicera fragantisima , tatarica... - Honeysuckle
Flowering time: January-May
Honey's characteristics:
Malus sylvestris - Crab-apple
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Mentha - Mint
Flowering time: July-August
Honey's characteristics: The honey is amber, with a pleasant smell of mint.
Mespilus germanica - Common Medlar
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics:
Origanum 'Aureum' - Oregano 'Aureum'
Flowering time: July-October
Honey's characteristics:
Origanum 'Compactum' - Oregano 'Compactum'
Flowering time: July-October
Honey's characteristics:
Parrotia persica - Persian ironwood
Flowering time: February-March
Honey's characteristics:
Picea abies - Norway Spruce
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics:
Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics:
Prunus avium - Wild Cherry
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Quercus robur - Pendunculate Oak
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics: Fragrant with a hint of menthol...
Rhamnus frangula - Glossy Buckthorn
Flowering time: April-July
Honey's characteristics: Brown honey that stays a long time in a liquid form. Can surprise with its unpleasant smell.
It has a reddish brown color and a fruity balsamic taste with a slight « woody » after-taste. Reminiscent of the Chestnut tree's honey, it is a very pleasant honey.
Liquid, limpid, homogeneous, golden orangey color, a little too clear for the ‘appellation'. Rich in the mouth, and full of character.
It has a reddish brown color and a fruity balsamic taste with a slight « woody » after-taste. Reminiscent of the Chestnut tree's honey, it is a very pleasant honey.
Liquid, limpid, homogeneous, golden orangey color, a little too clear for the ‘appellation'. Rich in the mouth, and full of character.
Rhaphiolepis x delacourii - Indian Hawthorn
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics:
Robinia pseudoacacia - Black Locust
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics: Always liquid, this honey has a sweet smell, light aroma, one of the softest honeys.
Yellow or clear and transparent, its consistency is practically always liquid. Light scent, subtle and delicious.
Liquid, homogeneous, limpid, dry, very light blond color.
Yellow or clear and transparent, its consistency is practically always liquid. Light scent, subtle and delicious.
Liquid, homogeneous, limpid, dry, very light blond color.
Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary
Flowering time:
Honey's characteristics: A very light creamy honey, sometimes nearly white. Nearly no scent but fine aromatic flavour.
Pale in color, nearly white, sometimes slightly golden. Creamy to paste like consistency. Strong characteristic pleasant smell. Soft delicate flavour, quite neutral.
Pale in color, nearly white, sometimes slightly golden. Creamy to paste like consistency. Strong characteristic pleasant smell. Soft delicate flavour, quite neutral.
Rubus idaeus - Raspberry
Flowering time: Depends on the variety
Honey's characteristics: Pale yellow, with a quick crystallization.
Rubus fruticosus x idaeus 'Buckingham' - Hybrid Berry, Tayberry
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics:
Salix alba - White Willow
Flowering time: March-April
Honey's characteristics: Golden yellow honey that crystallizes into fine grains, pleasant taste.
Salix caprea - Goat Willow
Flowering time: February-April
Honey's characteristics: Golden yellow honey that crystallizes into fine grains, pleasant taste.
Salix viminalis - Basket Willow
Flowering time: March-April
Honey's characteristics:
Salvia grahamii - Baby Sage
Flowering time: May-December
Honey's characteristics:
Sophora japonica - Japanese Pagodatree
Flowering time: August-September
Honey's characteristics: Strong taste.
Sorbus aria - Common Whitebeam
Flowering time: May
Honey's characteristics:
Sorbus aucuparia - Rowan
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics:
Spartium junceum - Spanish Broom
Flowering time: June-September
Honey's characteristics:
Symphoricarpos albus -Common Snowberry
Flowering time:
Honey's characteristics:
Taxus baccata - European Yew
Flowering time:
Honey's characteristics:
Tetradium daniellii - Honey tree
Flowering time: End of the spring
Honey's characteristics:
Thymus serpyllum - Wild Thyme
Flowering time: June-September
Honey's characteristics: Orangey to brown honey with a powerful scent. Taste of dry hay and fruit, quick crystallization.
Thymus vulgaris - Thyme
Flowering time: April-September
Honey's characteristics: A creamy brown/reddish, strong vegetal smell, powerful, long lasting taste in the mouth.
Tilia cordata - Small-Leaved Lime
Flowering time: June-July
Honey's characteristics: Extremely appreciated, this honey transparent initially, becomes pale yellow.
Color : pale yellow to transparent. Quite thick consistency, slow crystallization into fine grains. Fragrant scent. Pleasant taste. Honey extremely appreciated.
Color : pale yellow to transparent. Quite thick consistency, slow crystallization into fine grains. Fragrant scent. Pleasant taste. Honey extremely appreciated.
Tilia platiphyllos - Large-Leaved Lime
Flowering time: June
Honey's characteristics: Extremely appreciated, this honey transparent initially, becomes pale yellow.
Color : pale yellow and transparent. Quite thick consistency with a slow crystallization. Extremely fragrant scent. Very pleasant taste. Honey extremely appreciated.
Color : pale yellow and transparent. Quite thick consistency with a slow crystallization. Extremely fragrant scent. Very pleasant taste. Honey extremely appreciated.
Ulex europaeus - Common Gorse
Flowering time: April-May
Honey's characteristics:
Vaccinium myrtillus - Blueberry Bush 'Jersey'
Flowering time: May-June
Honey's characteristics:
Viburnum tinus - Laurustinus
Flowering time: Winter-Spring
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