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Lonicera japonica 'Tricolor'

Japanese Honeysuckle

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Description

This plant is a fast-growing groundcover, hedge or screen, or adaptive vine. It is considered invasive in many areas. The twining and woody vine can grow to 30' long. Leaves are semi-evergreen, dark and lustrous green. Flowers are white and fade to yellow. They bloom from spring through summer. Flowers are fragrant and attract hummingbirds.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Vine

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

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Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.