ExplorePlants

Tatarian honeysuckle

Lonicera tatarica

The Tatarian honeysuckle is a lovely shrub that blooms with pink and white flowers. It attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Tatarian honeysuckle is a vigorous, bushy shrub with arching branches. It has oval green leaves and fragrant, paired tubular flowers that can be white, pink, or reddish. These mature into bright red, abundant berries that persist into winter.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyCaprifoliaceaeGenusLonicera
Tatarian honeysuckle
aromatic trait badgedeciduous trait badgeflowering trait badgeshrub trait badge
Tatarian honeysuckle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

Be the first to snap!

Interesting facts

Its rapid growth and dense shade can prevent native tree seedlings from even growing on the forest floor.

One Tatarian honeysuckle shrub can live for up to 30 years, continuously spreading its influence.

This plant was intentionally brought to North America as a garden ornamental, but it quickly escaped!

Unlike many native shrubs, its bright red berries often stay on branches throughout winter.

Special abilities

Ability

Rapid Growth Spurts

Tatarian honeysuckle can grow quickly, allowing it to outcompete native plants for sunlight and resources.

Ability

Berry Bonanza

Tatarian honeysuckle has abundant, brightly colored berries that attract birds, helping spread its seeds far and wide.

Ability

Early Leaf-Out

Tatarian honeysuckle's leaves emerge early in spring, giving it a head start to shade out and suppress other plants.

Measurements & details

Height
150-300 cm
Spread
150-250 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Late_spring-early_summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Tatarian honeysuckle?

150-300 cm

How wide does Tatarian honeysuckle spread?

150-250 cm

How big are the flowers on Tatarian honeysuckle?

1-2 cm

When does Tatarian honeysuckle bloom?

Late_spring-early_summer

Is Tatarian honeysuckle edible?

No

Is Tatarian honeysuckle toxic?

Mild

What is Tatarian honeysuckle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Tatarian honeysuckle pollinated?

Insect

Snap Map

Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Loading map…

Recent Snaps

Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.

Where to spot

More Plants