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| Identification |
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Genus
Lonicera
Species
pileata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
privet honeysuckle
Family
CAPRIFOLIACEAE
Specimen number
S11849
Data source
HtZn p137;Frgnt p124
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
4' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Average
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in areas with seaside conditions. The flowers of Lonicera pileata have a mild sweet perfume. Keep a watchful eye on this because it tends to be invasive. Privet honeysuckle needs summer days with high heat. This plant grows well in average soils. Full sun to partial shade is ideal for this species. It usually does best in dry to moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
strong honey scented flowers. fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lonicera pileata is a woody perennial. Privet honeysuckle is evergreen. Flowers: This plant has slender curved tubular flowers that pop open to reveal white interiors. April is the usual month for flowering. The blossoms are usually a white color, with an accent in purple.
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