Common honeysuckle

Common honeysuckle is deciduous shrub, the height of which can reach two and a half meters. In nature, this plant is found in the northern, eastern, and central parts of Europe and the Urals.

Leaves Honeysuckles have an elliptical shape with a sharp tip. The length of the leaves can reach 5-7 centimeters, and the width - 3-5 centimeters. Around the beginning of summer you can see yellowish-white bloom honeysuckle In this case, the flowers are arranged in pairs in the axils of the leaves. By the end of July, common honeysuckle bears red, spherical fruits that not suitable for human consumption. Some types of honeysuckle have yellow or black berries.

Common honeysuckle is a very hardy plant. This plant can grow not only in forest conditions, but also in the city. The shrub develops well both in the sun and in the shade. Easily tolerates frosty winter conditions. Also, common honeysuckle is resistant to various pests and diseases.

The shrub grows and develops best on fertile soils, enriched with lime. Honeysuckle propagates seeds or cuttings.

Due to its unpretentiousness in cultivation and care, common honeysuckle is widely used in landscaping as a hedge, because it easily tolerates haircuts.

The shrub can be used not only as an ornamental plant, but its wood can also be used to make small wooden crafts.

Honeysuckle flowers are very valuable honey plant.