Box Honeysuckle will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Lonicera nitida
Common Name
Box Honeysuckle
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
5 Feet
Max Spread
5 Feet
Plant Form
- Arching
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Cream
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
In Late Spring
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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