Yellow Honeysuckle was chosen for spring interest because of the spectacular yellow flowers that are in bloom
Yellow Honeysuckle (Lonicera reticulata)
What do you call a bird that is making noise in a shrub?
- Russell Crowe!
Did you know?
- The wood is used to make trellises
- Parts of this shrub are used to help with digestive disorders, upper respiratory infections, and fevers
Common Names:
- Yellow Honeysuckle
- Grape Honeysuckle
Wildlife Benefits:
- Deer feed on the leaves and twigs
- Birds and mammals feed on the fruits
- Hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators visit the flower for nectar
Habitat:
- Woodlands
Size:
- 8-12' tall, with a width of 2-4'
Growing Conditions:
- Full to partial sun
- Moist, well-drained soil
Select Identification Characteristics:
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
- Bud Arrangement: Opposite
- Terminal Bud: Single
