Species: Lonicera xylosteum

(lon-iss'er-ah zye-los'tee-um)

Lonicera xylosteum

European Fly Honeysuckle

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Claveyi', 'Emerald Mound', 'Miniglobe'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 6 to 8' height - 10-12' spread species

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: Round, can be used as a hedge

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3b

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

Environmental Other: Yellowish white flowers (inconsicuous), shiny, beadlike dark red berries, deep green foliage sometimes looks blue.

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Resistant to Honey Suckle aphid

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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