Lonicera japonica

Very invasive ground cover/vine-will crowd out native plants-deciduous in northern range.

Lonicera japonica (flower)

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Common Name Japanese honeysuckle
Landscape Zone LZ4
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 10
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Vine
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 10
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 3
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6,
Bark Papery
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Waxy-dense

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