University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
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Tatarian Honeysuckle
Lonicera tatarica
Lonicera tatarica
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Tatarian Honeysuckle flowers
Size:
Small
Medium
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
- Gray Mold [Trees and Shrubs] (Botrytis cinerea and other species)
- Powdery Mildew [Shrubs and Trees] (Many genus and species involved)
- Wood Rots and Decays (Many genus and species involved)
Insect Damage
Leaf spots, powdery mildew, aphids, plant hoppers, scale are possible. These problems seldom become serious. Russian aphid is a serious problem on this species.
| Hardiness Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Mature Height: | 10-12 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 10-12 Feet |
| Features: | White or pink flowers in late spring; dark green leaves in summer; red berries in mid to late summer. |
| Culture: | Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soils are best; but tolerates dry sites; tolerates alkaline soil. |
| Cultivars: |
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| Mature Form: | Upright to rounded |
| Native To: | Asia and Russia |
| Soil Conditions: |
 DryMoist, Well-DrainedWet
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| Tolerance: |
Alkaline SoilDry Sites Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind |
| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Additional Notes: | This species can be weedy. Birds eat the fruit and spread them. All honeysuckle shrubs require annual pruning to keep them in good shape and at a good size. |
