Lonicera gracilipes

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera gracilipes is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[105, 177, 179]. It should be eaten with caution because is possibly cathartic and emetic[179]. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

Cathartic Emetic Cathartic, emetic[179].

Known Hazards

None known