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.