Lonicera tatarica (Tatarian Honeysuckle)
A large shrub that is best suited to the back of a border, as a hedge or screen. It grows up to 12 ft. tall and 8 ft. wide and produces red flowers in June. The variety ‘Arnold Pink’ has pink flowers, but is similar otherwise. The orange or red berries are relished by the birds in the fall. Place in full sun to light shade, well-drained soil and water once-a-week. This plant is not bothered by rabbits, squirrels nor deer.
- Category: Shrubs
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height x Spread: 12 ft. x 8 ft.
- Native: No
- Color: Pink
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: Yes
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Soil: N/A
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer