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Lonicera subspicata
denudata
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Chaparral Honeysuckle |
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Form: |
Vine |
Growth habit: |
Spreading and/or
climbing |
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Size: |
3' -8' h and
spreading |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring to Summer |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
White/Yellow |
Hardiness: |
Sub-tropical |
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Exposure: |
Sun to Shade |
Cultural Uses: |
Edible fruit |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sand to Clay |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Caprifoliaceae |
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Distribution: |
Northern High
Sierra Nevada, Tehachapi Mountain Area, Central and Southwestern California. |
Habitat: |
Chaparral slopes.
Elevation: below 1800 meters. |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies collect
nectar from the flowers. Berries are attractive to a variety birds and
mammals. Thick growth offers excellent cover for birds and small
mammals. |
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Description:
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Edible fruit. Drought tolerant. Will climb
with support. Handsome arching stems. Good to cover low fence. Has red
berries. |
