Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Lonicera |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to the Northern Hemisphere. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34.4- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30-30 |
| Height | 6-9 m |
| Spread | 1-2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Commonly used as a border or mass plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers acidic, moist soils and full to part sun. |
| Pests | Aphids, leaf roller, scale insects, dieback, powdery mildew, leaf spots and blights. |
| Habitat | Found in floodplains and mixed forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Multi-stemmed, woody stems. |
| Leaf Description | Oval leaves are 5-10 cm long, arranged in an opposite arrangment and pointed ends. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are fragrant and borne in clusters of two and grow 1-2 cm across. |
| Fruit Description | The small berry-like fruits are orange, red and black and attract wildlife. |
Photographs
Lonicera periclymenum
Lonicera maackii
Lonicera morrowii
Lonicera pileata
Lonicera crassifolia
Lonicera alseuosmoides