Lonicera Nitida Baggesens Gold

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Origin

China

Description

Lonicera Nitida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub 4-5 ft. tall and 4-6 ft. wide if unclipped, with dark green, small leaves. The creamy white, fragrant flowers, appearing at the end of spring, are 6 millimeters long, and grow in pairs. The fruit is an inedible bluish-purple berry about 6 millimeters in diameter. The stems are layered one on top of the other giving the appearance of a haystack. The growth rate is moderate or fast growing. While resistant to deer and rabbits, it is attractive to birds. When planted, the species is easy to clip and needs frequent clipping because it flops if it grows to a height over 5 feet.

Environment

Lonicera Nitida prefers full sun to part shade sunlight and moderate watering. This plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Golden in sun, the foliage turns chartreuse in part shade.

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent choice for mixed borders, hedge, edging. It is commonly used as topiary and hedging.