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Lonicera nitida 'Red Tip'

Red Tip Box Honeysuckle

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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.

 

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:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.