Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle)
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) displays small yellow flowers among dense, dark green, oval leaves.
Botanical name: Lonicera nitida
Common name: Box Honeysuckle
Family: Caprifoliaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 7-9
Plant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsBushy, evergreen shrub small yellow-green leaves. Useful for hedging and topiary. Often used for bonsai. Dense, fast growing bush up to 5-6 ft tall. Mature plants develop heavy, thick trunks. Plant produces small white/cream flowers followed by purple berries.
Prefers full sun or partial shade. Easily controlled in height and form by pruning. Among the best evergreen shrubs for striking winter effects of foliage.
Similar plants: Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera fragrantissima (Winter Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera periclymenum (European Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera quinquelocularis (Translucent Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera sempervirens (Coral Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera sp. (Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera thibetica (Tibetan Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera x brownii (Coral Honeysuckle)
- Lonicera x heckrottii (Everblooming Honeysuckle)
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with dense green leaves and clusters of small pale yellow flower
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) tubular purple flower with prominent white stamens above small green glossy leaves.
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with green leaves and tiny purple flower visited by bee
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) in green pots with small leaves and visible potting soil.
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with dense yellow and green foliage spreading along multiple thin branches
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with dense yellow green oval leaves growing along the woody stems
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with glossy green leaves and small purple and white flower clusters
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with its dense green foliage in a rounded shape.
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) with small purple flowers and green foliage in close up view
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