Amur Honeysuckle (Maackii)

The Amur Honeysuckle (Maackii) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Amur Honeysuckle (Maackii) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Amur Honeysuckle (Maackii) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Amur Honeysuckle (Maackii) will reach up to 16 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 9 feet.

The Amur Honeysuckle (Maackii) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.