Bush Honeysuckle Classification
Bush honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) is a member of the large honeysuckle family that includes deciduous, evergreen, and semievergreen shrubs and vines. The plants are grown for their clusters of tubular flowers that bloom in shades of orange, yellow, red, pink, purple and white. Does this Spark an idea?
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Classification
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Bush honeysuckle belongs to the Caprifoliaceae plant family, as cited by the University of California Extension. The plant grows in the form of a shrub or bush, and is native to eastern China. Bush honeysuckle is also referred to as winter honeysuckle.
Description
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The irregularly shaped shrub has a mature height of 6 to 8 feet, with an 8 to 10 feet spread. The semievergreen foliage retains its color in areas with mild winters, but is deciduous in colder regions. The half-inch, white flowers start to bloom at the end of winter and last well into spring.
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Cultural Requirements
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Plant bush honeysuckle in full sun and well-draining soil for best growth. The shrub is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, and in temperatures as low as minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Water the bush regularly during drought. Propagate new plants with softwood cuttings taken during spring.
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