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Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera Japonica

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Overview

Lonicera japonica, Japanese Honeysuckle, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet. It features fragrant white to yellow flowers, blooming from spring to summer (April-July), maturing to black berries. This fast-growing plant thrives in USDA zones 4-10, preferring full sun to partial shade. Use with caution; while visually appealing and excellent for cover, it can become invasive, overwhelming structures and outcompeting native flora.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–9
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) — Lonicera japonica, Japanese Honeysuckle, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae

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Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) — Lonicera japonica, Japanese Honeysuckle, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet

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