33 Lonicera Nitida In 9cm Pot Hedging Box Honeysuckle Tree Plant 3FATPIGS

This is a dense, bushy, fast growing evergreen, Its leaves, on long stems, are tiny so it forms a very dense hedge. It has a high tolerance of clipping which makes it ideal as a neat, formal hedge.

Growing Details:

Common Name: Box Leaf honeysuckle

Genus: Lonicera

Species: nitida

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Sandy

Height: 150cm

Spread: 150cm

Spacing: 3 Plants Per Metre

Description:

It makes a good alternative to box as it's fast growing and can be tightly clipped into small hedges. It's also useful for elaborate topiary shapes as its twiggy growth is quite supple and can be easily trained when young. It thrives on most soils in sun or shade and will benefit from regular trimming to retain its shape.