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Twinberry

Lonicera Involucrata

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Overview

Twinberry (Lonicera involucrata) is a robust, deciduous shrub, growing to a height and spread of approximately 3-10 feet. Showcasing lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers with bracts that mature to a distinctive blackish-purple, the plant is known for its pairs of berry-like fruit. It thrives in moist conditions across USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial to full sun. Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (102)

Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — It thrives in moist conditions across USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial to full sun; the plant is a spectacle, image 97
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators, while berries entice birds; the, image 98
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — Renowned for its pairs of deep yellow; shrub / vine for full or half, image 99
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — tubular flowers which bloom in late spring to early summer; renowned for its pairs of deep yellow, image 100
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — the plant is a spectacle of color; its adaptability and moderate growth rate make it suitable for use as a shrub, image 101
Twinberry (Lonicera Involucrata) — with each blossom nestled within a pair of distinctive purplish-black bracts; multi-colored and red and yellow, image 102

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