Lonicera involucrata

Black Twinberry Honeysuckle, Fly Berry, Grizzly Berry, Twinberry

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, woodland garden
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive