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    Lonicera demissa

    Also Known As

    • Yellow Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Lonicera demissa plant details

    Lonicera demissa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera demissa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera demissa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pretty in flower with small soft-yellow flowers in early-summer, this dense 8-12' shrub is especially attractive covered with shiny pea-size scarlet fruits. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lonicera demissa plant

    How to Grow Lonicera demissa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 1'-3'

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    • even moisture
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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    aka Lonicera ligustrina 'Red Tips', Red Tips Box Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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