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Lonicera, European Fly Honeysuckle 'Mollis'

Loniceraxylosteum

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Family

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lonicera (luh-NIS-er-a)

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Species

xylosteum (zy-LOH-stee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Lonicera, European Fly Honeysuckle 'Mollis'

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