Sweetberry Honeysuckle

(Lonicera caerulea)

Sweetberry Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea)

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Summary

Lonicera caerulea, commonly known as Sweetberry Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to cool temperate regions, including the boreal forests and mountainous areas of Europe and Asia. It typically grows to 1.5–2 m (4 ft 11 in – 6 ft 7 in) tall and is known for its hardiness in cold climates. The shrub’s flowers are yellowish-white, 12–16 mm long, with five equal lobes, and are produced in pairs on the shoots during the spring. The fruit is an edible, blue berry, somewhat rectangular in shape, and is often harvested for its nutritional value and sweet taste.

Sweetberry Honeysuckle is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its attractive flowers and edible berries. It is used in gardens for hedging, as a standalone specimen, or for wildlife gardens to attract birds. The plant is winter-hardy, tolerating extreme cold temperatures down to −47 °C (−53 °F), and its flowers are frost-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for northern climates. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers soils with slow to fast drainage. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is relatively low maintenance once established.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 4-6 feet
  • Width: 4-6 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: Cream
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Cool temperate regions, boreal forests, and mountainous areas of Europe and Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Blue Honeysuckle, Fly Honeysuckle, Blue Fly-Honeysuckle, Blueberry Honeysuckle, Western Honeysuckle, Blaue Heckenkirsche, Sinikuusama, Camérisier Bleu, Chèvrefeuille Bleu, Chèvrefeuille À Fruits Bleus

Scientific Names: , Lonicera caerulea, Lonicera coerulea, Lonicera caerulea var. tangutica, Lonicera turczaninovii, Lonicera caerulea var. hirsuta, Chamaecerasus caerulea, Isika caerulea, Lonicera edulis var. turczaninovii,

GBIF Accepted Name: Lonicera caerulea L.