Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle
Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty'
SKU
03619
Excellent evergreen shrub for a small border or hedge - can be used much like dwarf boxwood. Upright, horizontal branches hold small green leaves with a golden border. Can be pruned in a formal manner, or used for focal point.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Dense mounding shrub 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Roof, Hedge |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant