Horticulture 221
Identification Characteristics - Shrub List #1
J. E. Klett

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera korolkowii - Blueleaf Honeysuckle

Leaves - Opposite, simple, entire, 1 1/2” long, apex pointed, base wedge shaped or rounded,
             grayish-blue green in color.

Twigs - Young branches - finely pubescent; pith brown usually hollow in center.

Flowers - Rose-red color, rarely white and does not fade to yellow, effective June.

Fruit - Small, round, bright red to orange berry in July to August.

Growth Habit - Upright shrub with spreading graceful habit.

   
                      HABIT                                                                                                        LEAF
      
                       FLOWER                                                                                            BUDS                                                                                                       STEM
Lonicera maackii - Amur Honeysuckle
   
               HABIT                                                             WINTER TEXTURE
   
                       FLOWER                                                                                                 FRUIT