Lonicera pileata yunnanensis

Lonicera pileata yunnanensis Details

Lonicera pileata yunnanensis is a dense shrub grown mainly for its foliage. The small and glossy leaves are green with a yellow margin and are held on sprawling branches. The foliage is complemented with masses of small, cream-white flowers in spring which result in purple berries. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. It performs best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and will tolerate frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and dry periods. Lonicera pileata yunnanensis is often trimmed into a hedge, used for topiary, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.