Chaparral Honeysuckle

Lonicera Subspicata

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Overview

The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable, climbing shrub native to California, reaching 3-6 feet high. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Its tubular pinkish-white flowers bloom in spring, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects. Distinctive red berries follow in summer to fall, offering an additional ornamental quality. Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and as habitat plantings in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 10–11Climate Alpine, Temperate

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — climbing shrub native to California

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Its tubular pinkish-white flowers bloom in spring, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and as habitat plantings in USDA zones 7-10

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Distinctive red berries follow in summer to fall, offering an additional ornamental quality

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — climbing shrub native to California

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Its tubular pinkish-white flowers bloom in spring, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects

Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and as habitat plantings in USDA zones 7-10

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