This vigorous semi-deciduous climber has twinning woody stems that form a dense cover over structures. It has dark green oval or lobed leaves and the white to yellow tube-shaped fragrant flowers appears in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Lonicera japonica is naturally found from China to Japan growing in well drained fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

The Japanese Honeysuckle is grown for its dense habit and its flowers. It is grown on fences for screening or over a pegolia for shade and is used in purfumed gardens. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and is fast growing, establishing in 2 to 3 years. It also spreads rapidly as it roots at the nodes and can become a weed. ID 761

Lonicera(lon-i-SE-ra) japonica(ja-PON-ee-ka)

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