Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

Caprifoliaceae · vine groundcover · introduced

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Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height
80 ft
Spread
16 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Lifespan
Short-lived

Site Requirements

Light
Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Wet Tolerant
Soil pH
4.9-8.3
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Bloom Time
mid spring
Fall Color
Brown, purple
Origin
Japan, Korea
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Active Conidial Spread

AphidHigh

Peak Population & Dispersal

Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)

Pests: Regionally Documented (1)

Phenological Calendar

View full calendar (4 stages)
Stage Typical Window
New growth flush BBCH 11 Feb 15-Mar 15
Bloom start BBCH 61 Apr 1-Apr 30
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 Apr 15-May 15
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 Jun 1-Aug 31
Data Maturity
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