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Lonicera
Honeysuckle
Origin: Native to the Northern Hemisphere.
| Family |
| Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Lonicera |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4a-9b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -34.4- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30-30 |
| Height |
| 6-9 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Commonly used as a border or mass plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers acidic, moist soils and full to part sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from semi-ripe cuttings. |
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