Lonicera nitida 'Red Tip'

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Honeysuckle, Box 'Red Tip'

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Tina Binegar

 

Description

Long, straight branches with a dense leaf supply highlight this plant. Its shiney green leaves are very small and ovular in shape. New leaves emerge a maroon color that persists most of the year. 4-6' tall and wide but takes pruning well to reduce size. Suitable for hedging. Semi-evergreen to evergreen.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.