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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 10–11Type Shrub, VineClimate Alpine, Temperate
Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — The Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera subspicata) is a durable
Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — climbing shrub native to CaliforniaChaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Distinctive red berries follow in summer to fall, offering an additional ornamental qualityChaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Its tubular pinkish-white flowers bloom in spring, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insectsChaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soilsChaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and as habitat plantings in USDA zones 7-10Lonicera Subspicata+19

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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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) — Distinctive red berries follow in summer to fall, offering an additional ornamental quality
Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Its tubular pinkish-white flowers bloom in spring, attracting hummingbirds and beneficial insects
Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils
Chaparral Honeysuckle (Lonicera Subspicata) — Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and as habitat plantings in USDA zones 7-10
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