Lonicera japonica
JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE, CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE
Caprifoliaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Caprifolium japonicum, Nintooa japonica

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Lonicera japonica
JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE, CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE
Caprifoliaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, pergola, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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