Morrow's honeysuckle

Lonicera morrowii

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera morrowii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 3 m (9ft). 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[105, 179]. There is a question mark as to whether this fruit might be poisonous, or perhaps cathartic and emetic[105, 179]. The fruit is about 7mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

Cathartic Emetic The fruit is cathartic and emetic[179].

Known Hazards

The fruit is poisonous[275].