Description

A low, bushy shrub valued for its showy white flowers in spring; the fruit is purple and inedible and rarely forms when clipped regularly; makes a fantastic hedge, takes pruning well; confused with cotoneaster but is distinguished by alternate foliage

Landscape Attributes

Box Honeysuckle is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a shapely form and gracefully arching branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Box Honeysuckle is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Box Honeysuckle will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.