Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 1.00 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge in NZ gardens. It carries dense, upright branches which host small and glossy, dark green leaves. New growth has attractive, purple-black edges. This evergreen typically grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this Lonicera are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and dry periods. Lonicera nitida makes for a lovely backdrop for smaller plants and is commonly trimmed into a hedge and used for topiary.
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