Orange Honeysuckle
(Lonicera ciliosa)
Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa)
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Photo by: John Brew | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Brew | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-19T16:56:34Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Lonicera ciliosa, commonly known as Orange Honeysuckle or Western Trumpet Honeysuckle, is a deciduous climbing shrub native to the forested regions of western North America, particularly in open woodlands and along forest edges where it can receive dappled sunlight. It typically grows up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall and is known for its hollow twigs. The leaves are opposite, oval, and 1.6–3.9 inches (4–10 cm) long, with the last pair on each twig fused at the base to form a disc. This species is particularly noted for its striking orange-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are 0.79–1.57 inches (2–4 cm) long with five lobes and are produced in whorls above the disc-leaf at the shoot ends. Flowering occurs from late spring to early summer, and the blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The fruit is a translucent orange-red berry, less than 0.39 inches (1 cm) in diameter, which provides food for birds and small mammals.
Orange Honeysuckle is valued for its ornamental flowers, which add a splash of color to garden settings. It is often used for trellises, fences, and arbors due to its climbing habit. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires medium amounts of water, adapting well to a range of soil drainage conditions from slow to fast. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can spread aggressively if not managed properly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Orange Honeysuckle is valued for its ornamental flowers, which add a splash of color to garden settings. It is often used for trellises, fences, and arbors due to its climbing habit. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires medium amounts of water, adapting well to a range of soil drainage conditions from slow to fast. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can spread aggressively if not managed properly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 9-20 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Orange
- 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, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and forest edges
Other Names
Common Names: Western Trumpet Honeysuckle
Scientific Names: , Lonicera ciliosa, Lonicera brownii, Lonicera occidentalis, Lonicera ciliata, Caprifolium ciliosum, Caprifolium occidentale, Kantemon ciliosum, Lonicera ciliosa var. depressa, Lonicera ciliosa var. youngii
GBIF Accepted Name: Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir.