Lonicera × americana (American Woodbine)
Rich with a powerful clove scent, Lonicera × americana (American Woodbine) is a superb deciduous climber with whorls of tubular flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), that open white before turning creamy-yellow with a flush of red, pink, or purple. Produced in succession from late spring to the first frost, the fragrant flowers eventually give way to red berries.
Rich with a powerful clove scent, Lonicera × americana (American Woodbine) is a superb deciduous climber with whorls of tubular flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), that open white before turning creamy-yellow with a flush of red, pink, or purple. Produced in succession from late spring to the first frost, the fragrant flowers eventually give way to red berries. Vigorous, this honeysuckle features a foliage of semi-evergreen, dark green, and oval leaves. Perfect for a pergola or arch or as a backdrop on a wall or fence.
- Grows up to 20-25 ft. tall (6-7.5 m) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm)
- A part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils, including clay soil, and dry soil, but prefers moist, loamy soils.
- Excellent choice for covering walls, fences, trellises, or pergolas. Excellent for screening.
- Low maintenance, this plant is deer resistant and generally pest and disease free.
- Minimal pruning is required. Prune after flowering.
- Propagate by layering, hardwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Lonicera – Honeysuckles |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 20' – 25' (6m – 7.5m) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |