Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) lon-ISS-er-ah jah-PON-ih-kah Genus:  Lonicera This vigorous, woody evergreen or semi-evergreen trailing vine has dark green leaves to 3 inches long. Tubular, two-lipped, fragrant white flowers are sometimes flushed with purple, aging to yellow. Blooms appear from spring to late summer. Flowers mature to blue-black fruit. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Aggressive and vigorous, it can take over entire areas. Propagation:  Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Problems:  Aphids, leaf roller, scale insects, dieback, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and blights.

Overview

Height Over 30 ft. Growth Pace Fast Grower, Invasive/Aggressive Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Characteristics Fragrant Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Purple, White, Yellow Uses Trellis Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Vines