Species: Lonicera sempervirens

(lon-iss'er-ah sem-per-vye'renz)

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars exists for this species. Leaf diseases can be problematic for many cultivars, therefore selecting resistant varieties is of importance. It is likely that greater selection for disease resistant varieties will occur in the future.

'Alabama Crimson', 'Blanche Sandman', 'Cedar Lane', 'John Clayton', 'Magnifica', 'Major Wheeler', 'Sulphurea', 'Superba'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Vine

Height: 10' - 20'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: twining vine

Ornamental Other: full sun; will tolerate dense shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: blue-green leaves; orange-red trumpet shaped flowers, loved by hummingbirds; leafs out very early

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

pseudomonas bacterium causes leaf drop but no permanent damage; aphids on new growth

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

transplant as small container grown plant; not invasive

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil