Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red'
Lonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’
Small leaved lovely blue-green foliage on interesting silver and charcoal furrowed bark. Profuse flower display and brilliant show of fruit each year. Darkest red blossom of any honeysuckle. Fragrant flowers in May followed by large bright red berries through June-July. Easily grown in reasonably well-drained soil. Sun or partial shade. Water-wise, long lived, and low pest pressure.
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Plant Height at Maturity
12 feet
Plant Width at Maturity
12 feet
Growth Rate
6-12"/year
Growth Habit
Upright | Spreading
Landscape Uses
Windbreak | Hedge
Environmental Features
Water-wise | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source
Tough Sites
Alkaline Soil | Dry Soil | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions | High Wind
Seasonal Interest
Fall Color | Winter Interest | Spring Flowering
Flower Color
Red