PatternBaseTatarian Honeysuckle
Lonicera tatarica, Caprifoliaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)High (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Willow OakQuercus phellos
Tatarian honeysuckle can outcompete native oak seedlings through aggressive growth and allelopathic compounds, reducing oak regeneration
Leatherleaf ViburnumViburnum rhytidophyllumBoth susceptible to aphids and viburnum leaf beetle, creating pest pressure concentration
Snowy MespilusAmelanchier ovalisInvasive honeysuckle can outcompete native serviceberry through rapid growth and shade creation
Hedge CotoneasterCotoneaster lucidusDense hedge cotoneaster may shade out honeysuckle and both can become invasive in temperate regions
Uses
Functions
Fast WindbreakPioneer SpeciesCoppicingThorny Barrier
Medicinal Uses
Flowers For Respiratory Conditions
Common Questions
What zones does Tatarian Honeysuckle grow in?
Tatarian Honeysuckle grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Tatarian Honeysuckle?
Good companions for Tatarian Honeysuckle include Hollyleaf Cherry, Franchet's Cotoneaster, Vanhoutte Spiraea.
Design guilds with Tatarian Honeysuckle and see companion relationships visually.
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