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    Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis'

    Also Known As

    • Mollis Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis' plant details

    Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Adopted from forests and thickets for use in hedges and screen plantings across Europe into China and Siberia, this tough 6-8' shrub is early to leaf out and produce its creamy-yellow flowers followed by dark-red fruits. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis' plant

    How to Grow Lonicera xylosteum 'Mollis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    aka Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle, Woodbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty'

    aka Variegated Box Honeysuckle

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Lonicera nitida 'Red Tips'

    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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