Tatarian Honeysuckle
Lonicera tatarica
Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Data Maturity Structured
This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.
Quick Facts
Height
6–12 ft
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3a–8b
Bloom Time
May
Origin
southern Russia, Turkestan
Phenological Calendar
As of April 24, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1455.1 to 1613.4 GDD₃₂. Tatarian Honeysuckle has passed 'full bloom' (1229 GDD₃₂).
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Apr 24, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 1,613 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Seattle / UW | 1,574 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Kent / Auburn | 1,559 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 1,524 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 1,504 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 1,492 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 1,455 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| 'First bloom' BBCH '61' | 933 | '' |
| ● 'Full bloom' BBCH '65' NOW | 1229 | '' |
Range: 662–825 GDD₃₂
(6yr)
GDD = Growing Degree Days (base 32°F, Jan 1 start). Why base 32? Hover over GDD values for source details. Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Apr 24, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 10, 2026, then climate normals.
Diseases (3)
Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot Strawberry yellow edge virus (StYEV) Yellow Vein
Pests (1)
Cultivars (1)
'Arnold Red'
Common name: Arnold Red Tatarian Honeysuckle
Hardy to USDA Zone 3