Honeysuckle (Lonicera chrysantha)

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

Lonicera chrysantha is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from May to June. 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 - raw. The fruit is about 7mm in diameter. — The fruit is about 7mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

In deciduous coastal and montane forests and meadows.. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)