Texas White Honeysuckle

Texas White Honeysuckle is typically a 4’deciduous shrub, although it can be
grown as a small woody vine, with some branches spreading as much as 10′.
The plant makes a good foundation or specimen shrub. It has dark green
foliage. Showy white flowers are produced from March through May, which
are followed by orange-red berries that attract birds. Plant is drought tolerant,
but appreciates supplemental water.

Planting Sites: Well-drained, rocky or sandy soils in full or part sun. Unless
shaped and pruned, it should be given space for its arching branches.

Planting Instructions: Space plants 5 – 7’ apart. Dig hole slightly larger than, but the same depth as the nursery
container. Carefully remove plant from container and gently loosen any compacted soil or roots around the root
ball. Plant at the same depth as the soil in the container. Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch.

Watering Instructions: Water well after planting, using a root stimulator mixed according to directions. For about 3
months, water deeply when top 2 – 3” of soil is dry to promote deep roots that will withstand drought. Skip a
watering after a rainfall of ½” to 1”.

Comments: Birds are attracted to the berries. Flowers provide nectar for butterflies. Texas White Honeysuckle is a
non-aggressive native substitute for the highly invasive Japanese Honeysuckle. It is browsed by deer, and should be
planted where it can be protected.

Planting and care instructions provided by the
Lindheimer Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas