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Twinberry

Lonicera Involucrata

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Overview

Twinberry (Lonicera involucrata) is a robust, deciduous shrub, growing to a height and spread of approximately 3-10 feet. Showcasing lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers with bracts that mature to a distinctive blackish-purple, the plant is known for its pairs of berry-like fruit. It thrives in moist conditions across USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial to full sun. Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Temperate

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the Twinberry can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, image 35

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Vine
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a variety of conditions, from full sun to part shade, image 59

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — cementing its value in a biodiversity-focused landscape; tubular flowers which bloom in late spring to early, image 64

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — shrub / vine with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the Twinberry can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — while its berries provide nourishment for birds; twinberry (Lonicera involucrata) is a robust

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — It thrives in moist conditions across USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial to full sun; the plant is a spectacle, image 74

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the Twinberry can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, image 58

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — cementing its value in a biodiversity-focused landscape; tubular flowers which bloom in late spring to early, image 87

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Renowned for its pairs of deep yellow

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the Twinberry serves as an attractive source of nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies; while its berries, image 62

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — tubular flowers which bloom in late spring to early summer; renowned for its pairs of deep yellow, image 100

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — tubular flowers which bloom in late spring to early summer; renowned for its pairs of deep yellow, image 77

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Its adaptability and moderate growth rate make it suitable for use as a shrub border

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the plant is a spectacle of color

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a variety of conditions, from full sun to part shade

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — with each blossom nestled within a pair of distinctive purplish-black bracts; multi-colored and red and yellow, image 102

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Gardeners should be advised to wear gloves when handling the plant; where its erosion control properties are, image 65

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the plant is known for its pairs of berry-like fruit; growing to a height and spread of approximately 3-10 feet, image 50

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — shrub / vine with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms; it prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate, image 91

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds; the, image 52

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — these flowers give way to glossy; it thrives in moist conditions across USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial to, image 57

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — growing to a height and spread of approximately 3-10 feet; these flowers give way to glossy, image 48

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — where its erosion control properties are beneficial along streambanks and slopes.<br><br>Importantly; with each blossom

Photographs by 11 contributors

Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C.,…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Anneli Salo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Sgerbic, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY 2.5 · source
Amada44, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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