Lonicera, Box Honeysuckle, Boxleaf Honeysuckle 'Lemon Beauty'

Loniceranitida

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a)
Species
nitida (NI-ti-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alpharetta, Georgia

Saluda, North Carolina

Cheshire, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Lexington, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Fircrest, Washington

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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