The
flowers of the winter honeysuckle are small and creamy white.
They appear during midwinter and, although not outstanding
in appearance, are highly fragrant. The foliage of the winter
honeysuckle is bluish green in appearance. In all but the
warmer climates of its range, the winter honeysuckle is deciduous.
Generally evergreen in warmer areas, the winter honeysuckle
has blooms that appear in late winter, making it one of the
earliest flowering honeysuckles.
The winter honeysuckle can reach a maximum height of about
ten feet. The winter honeysuckle has red fruit in spring that
will often follow the winter flowers. Landscape uses of the
winter honeysuckle include specimens, background plantings,
or hedges. Very cold and drought tolerant, the winter honeysuckle
is propagated best by using seeds or cuttings.
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winter honeysuckle is hardy to zones four through nine, and
grows in a rounded form. The flowers will fade to yellow as
the blooming season continues into the summer. The fast growing
winter honeysuckle will grow best in full sun, but will also
tolerate a partial shade location. The winter honeysuckle
is a perfect addition to any home garden or landscape.
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