Lonicera quinquelocularis
translucent honeysuckle
A large shrub or small tree reaching up to 5m in height with purplish very downy stems and downy oval green leaves, bearing abundant clusters of 2-lipped cream flowers which age to golden yellow, in early summer; unusual translucent white, rounded to oval berries follow
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | White | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Lonicera can be deciduous and evergreen shrubs, or climbers with twining stems. The tubular or two-lipped flowers, often very fragrant, are followed by red or black berries
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full or partial sun. See honeysuckle (shrubby) cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate from hardwood cuttings, softwood cutttings or semi-ripe cutting at each time of year. Or propagate from seed (tree/shrub
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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