Lonicera maackii

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Large deciduous shrub or small tree to 5m in height, with paired, oval, tapered dark green leaves, to 8cm long. Fragrant, tubular 2-lipped white flowers 2cm long, age to yellow and are produced along the stems in early summer, then long-lasting dark red berries follow

Lonicera maackii

Scientific classification

Species
Lonicera maackii (Lonicera maackii)
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs · Trees
Plant type
4-8 metres
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Lonicera maackii

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Lonicera maackii

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Lonicera maackii care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn

Growing

Grow shrubby honeysuckle in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, fungal leaf spot, silver leaf and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to honeysuckle aphids, thrips and glasshouse whitefly

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