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Lonicera nitida 'Thunderbolt'
A low, bushy shrub valued for its showy white flowers in spring; the fruit is purple and inedible and rarely forms when clipped regularly; makes a fantastic hedge, takes pruning well; confused with cotoneaster but is distinguished by alternate foliage
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Box Honeysuckle will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.
Height
5 feet
Width
5 feet
Exposure
full sun to partial shade
Water Needs
average to moist
Hardiness
Zone 5b-5b
Growth Rate
medium