Tatarian Honeysuckle (Tatarica)

The Tatarian Honeysuckle (Tatarica) 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 Tatarian Honeysuckle (Tatarica) has green foliage and inconspicuous red flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Tatarian Honeysuckle (Tatarica) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Tatarian Honeysuckle (Tatarica) will reach up to 9 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 9 feet.

The Tatarian Honeysuckle (Tatarica) 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 -38°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.