Honeysuckle Plant Information

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Overview

Honeysuckle is a generic term most often used to describe Japanese honeysuckle, although there are many different varieties of honeysuckle. It is a vine with aromatic flowers that is usually around 30 feet long.

Description

Honeysuckle is a vine with elliptical leaves, white tubular flowers that fade to yellow and bluish-black berries. It flowers throughout the growing season, with cool weather deciduous leaves or evergreen leaves in warmer climates.

Growth

The vine grows best in full sun or partial shade, however, it can be in full shade and just not flower as much as its full-sun counterpart. It does fine in drought or moisture-rich environments.

Hardiness

Honeysuckle is hardy throughout Zones 4 to 10.

Pruning

The honeysuckle vine needs pruning after flowering so it stays contained. If it has become overgrown, cut the vine back sharply and it will come back fast.

Propagation

The vine can be propagated by seed or through layering. Old seeds need to be cold stratified before they are viable; planting as soon as seeds are ripe will ensure best growth.

Warning

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed Japanese honeysuckle as invasive and a "severe threat" by the Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council.

References

Floridata

Keywords: honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle, invasive vines

About this Author

T.M. Samuels has been a freelance writer since 1993. She has published works in "Arthritis Today," "Alabama Living" and "Mature Years," and is the author of a gardening book. Samuels studied pre-medicine at Berry College.

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