Japanese Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Also listed as Nintooa japonica, Caprifolium japonicum
Also known as Golden-and-silver Honeysuckle, Gold-and-silver-flower, Golden Honeysuckle Vine
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A vigorous, fast-growing twining vine with sweetly fragrant white and yellow flowers that bloom over an extended season. It is highly adaptable but considered invasive in many regions.
Why grow it
Japanese honeysuckle produces abundant fragrant flowers over a long blooming period and establishes quickly on poor soils where other vines struggle. Compared to native honeysuckle species, it offers faster coverage and more extended flowering, though at the trade-off of requiring careful management in regions where it is not restricted. It performs well in varied light conditions and tolerates compacted or degraded soils, making it useful for difficult sites where slower-growing alternatives might fail.
Watch out for
This vine can overtake nearby plantings if not regularly pruned and monitored, as new growth emerges readily from cuts. In humid climates, dense foliage may reduce air circulation around adjacent plants. Establishment is rapid, so early intervention is far easier than removal once the plant is well-established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Halliana' is the most common cultivar, prized for its abundant fragrant flowers and dense foliage. 'Purpurea' features purple-tinged new growth and is less aggressive than the species type.
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous, fast-growing twining vine with sweetly fragrant white and yellow flowers that bloom over an extended season. It is highly adaptable but considered invasive in many regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese Honeysuckle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Japanese honeysuckle produces abundant fragrant flowers over a long blooming period and establishes quickly on poor soils where other vines struggle. Compared to native honeysuckle species, it offers faster coverage and more extended flowering, though at the trade-off of requiring careful management in regions where it is not restricted. It performs well in varied light conditions and tolerates compacted or degraded soils, making it useful for difficult sites where slower-growing alternatives might fail.
Watch out for
This vine can overtake nearby plantings if not regularly pruned and monitored, as new growth emerges readily from cuts. In humid climates, dense foliage may reduce air circulation around adjacent plants. Establishment is rapid, so early intervention is far easier than removal once the plant is well-established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Halliana' is the most common cultivar, prized for its abundant fragrant flowers and dense foliage. 'Purpurea' features purple-tinged new growth and is less aggressive than the species type.