Lonicera xylosteum

European Fly Honeysuckle

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing
Height 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase