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Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold'

Golden Box Honeysuckle

Plant photo of: Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold'
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Information by:         Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

Description

Long, straight branches with a dense leaf supply highlight this plant. Its leaves are very small and ovular in shape. Golden color in sun, chartreuse in shade. 4-6' tall and wide but take pruning well to reduce size.

 

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

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

Cascade, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.