Amur Honeysuckle
Lonicera maackii
Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
15–20 ft
Spread
10-15 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Adaptable
Water
Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 3a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May to June
Origin
temperate Asia; found in northern and western China, Korea
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.