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    • Photo of Lonicera nitida foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Lonicera nitida

    Also Known As

    • Boxleaf Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Lonicera nitida plant details

    Lonicera nitida is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera nitida

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera nitida

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Excellent for hedging, this dense small-medium shrub grows quickly ; responds well to clipping; also useful for bonsai with its tiny leaves. Sun-PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Very useful evergreen shrub with small, roundish leaves, glossy and dark green, on densely branched structures. To 4-5' tall and wide and easily pruned or sheared as a finely textured hedge. Grown primarily for the foliage but occasionally produces small, white flowers in spring that become black berries. For sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Prefers summer moisture but, tolerates some summer drought in shady sites. Frost hardy to 0 °F USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lonicera nitida plant

    How to Grow Lonicera nitida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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