This shrub has upright woody branches that form a dense rounded habit. It has small glossy green leathery ovate leaves and the creamy white funnel-shaped flowers appear singularly or in pairs in the upper leaf axils during late spring. 

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Lonicera nitida is naturally found in China growing in woodlands in well drained fertile moist soil. It prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate sum shade and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Boxed Leafed Honeysuckle is grown for its compact habit and foliage. It is planted along borders as a screen or can be trim to form a hedge. It establishes in 1 to 2 years and is moderately long lived. It can also be trimmed as a topiary specimen and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID 454

Lonicera (lon-i-SE-ra) nitida (NI-ti-da)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)