Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis)

Family: Caprifoliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lonicera canadensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. It is possibly edible. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — It is possibly edible.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Cool moist woods. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)