Tatarian Honeysuckle
'Full bloom'Lonicera tatarica
Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Quick Facts
Height
6–12 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained, Adaptable
Water
Low to moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3a–8b
Bloom Time
May
Fall Color
Insignificant
Origin
southern Russia, Turkestan
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewModerate
Spring Emergence / Primary Infection
AphidModerate
Spring Colonization
Phenological Calendar
As of May 14, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1926.1 to 2121.1 GDD₃₂. Tatarian Honeysuckle has passed 'full bloom' (1229 GDD₃₂).
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of May 14, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 2,121 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Kent / Auburn | 2,113 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Seattle / UW | 2,085 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 2,047 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 2,016 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 1,994 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 1,926 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| 'First bloom' BBCH '61' | 933 | '' |
| ● 'Full bloom' BBCH '65' NOW | 1229 | '' |
Range: 662–825 GDD₃₂
(6yr)
Source: 'Master catalog (OSU), converted GDD50->GDD32 via Kent bloom-date mapping' About GDD₃₂ →
Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of May 14, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 30, 2026, then climate normals.
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Cultivars (1)
'Arnold Red'
Common name: Arnold Red Tatarian Honeysuckle
Hardy to USDA Zone 3
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.