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Buy Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy'

Also Known As

Dwarf Golden Box Honeysuckle
Twiggy Box Honeysuckle

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

6b-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $23

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Fewer than 29 at Gossler Farms

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Fewer than 26 at Cistus Nursery

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Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy' plant details

Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, fragrant, hedge, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An 18" shrublet with tiny green to goldish foliage. Several one-year-old plants will only be 12" x 12". L. nitida 'Twiggy' looks like a very tiny version of L. 'Baggesens Gold'.

By: Gossler Farms

An elfin selection of 'Baggescens Gold' from England! Average size is 2-3' high and wide; arching branches with tiny yellow leaves, evergreen – will take shearing (but seems a shame). Cute little shrub for sun to part shade (needs light for brightest color) – most soils – very easy. Great choice for tight spots!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Sweet version of a classic, landscape plant with tiny golden leaves that hold their color well. Smaller than the species, growing slowly to 2 ft tall and wide, dense and, indeed, twiggy, these are excellent as hedging, border plants, or single specimens creating a bright spot in sun to part shade with average summer water. A New Zealand introduction, evergreen to 10F, USDA zone 8, and cold hardy to -20F, zone 6.