Lonicera nitida 'Red Tip'
Red Tip Box Honeysuckle
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.