Lonicera fragrantissima ~ Fragrant Honeysuckle, Winter Honeysuckle contemporary It is considered a "living

It is considered a "living fossil" because it is a relic species that was once widespread but is now only found in a few regions

The stiff upright medium green foliage turns yellow in fall

a The bamboo like foliage emerges blush pink and hold that color for a full year before maturing to deep green and darkens to red in winter

prune off top shoots to prevent climbing

Lonicera fragrantissima ~ Fragrant Honeysuckle, Winter Honeysuckle contemporary It is considered a "livingFragrant Honeysuckle is a stiff branched bushy deciduous shrub with a spreading habit and dark green leaves that can have a blue ting. Extremely fragrant clusters of small tube like flowers bloom in early spring before the foliage emerges and is followed by red berries. Grows best in the south with the roots in part sun and moist well drained soil. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia Height: 6' 10' Spread: 6 10' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8