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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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Photos (122)

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a variety of conditions, from full sun to part shade; gardeners should
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — while its berries provide nourishment for birds; twinberry (Lonicera involucrata) is a robust, image 86
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds; the, image 75
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — as its berries are considered inedible for humans; shrub / vine with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms, image 66
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
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — It thrives in moist conditions across USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial to full sun; the plant is a spectacle of color
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
Lonicera Involucrata
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