Morrow’s Honeysuckle

(Lonicera morrowii)

Morrow’s Honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii)

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Climate Requirements

• Precipitation 48" - 50"
• High Temp. 76°F - 87°F
• Low Temp. 9°F - 32°F

Summary

Lonicera morrowii, commonly known as Morrow’s Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub originating from forest margins, riverbanks, and scrublands in East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of China and Manchuria. It typically reaches a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 8-10 feet. The plant has a bushy, spreading form with arching branches. It produces small, tubular white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, followed by red to orange berries in the fall. The flowers are modestly showy and attract pollinators, while the berries are a food source for birds, though they are toxic to humans.

Morrow’s Honeysuckle is valued for its ease of maintenance and ability to thrive in a range of conditions. However, gardeners should be aware of its invasive potential, as it can spread aggressively via seed dispersal by birds and vegetative growth. It is invasive across the northeastern U.S., forming dense thickets and hybridizing with other exotic honeysuckles.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 6-8 feet
  • Width: 8-10 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Forest margins, riverbanks, and scrublands in East Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Asian Fly-Honeysuckle, Morrows Heckenkirsche, Morrow-Heckenkirsche, Clématite De Morrow, Chèvrefeuille De Morrow, Spärrtry, Fly Honeysuckle, Morrow Honeysuckle, 섬괴불나무

Scientific Names: Lonicera morrowii, Lonicera insularis, Lonicera tatarica var. morrowii, Caprifolium morrowii, Lonicera insularis var. lutescens, Lonicera insularis var. mandshurica, Lonicera morrowii var. gamushiensis, Lonicera morrowii var. insularis, Xylosteon morrowii

GBIF Accepted Name: Lonicera morrowii Gray