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    Lonicera chrysantha

    Also Known As

    • Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Lonicera chrysantha plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera chrysantha

    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 chrysantha

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the showier species? (GS Thomas), a profusion of small soft-yellow flowers are followed by a bright display of deep coral-red berries on this large (to 12') shrub or perhaps a small ?honeysuckle tree??. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lonicera chrysantha plant

    How to Grow Lonicera chrysantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • 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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    Zones

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    Height: 1'-4'

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Zones

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    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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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