Outstanding Features:
Resistant to the honeysuckle witches' broom aphid.

Description:
Height: 8-10'
Width: 8-10'
Hardiness Zone: 3b

Freedom Honeysuckle is a vigorous shrub that was introduced by the University of Minnesota because of its resistance to the witches' broom aphid. Its primary use is in windbreak and shelterbelt plantings and as a background screen in large areas. Foliage is bluish-green in color with a fine texture. Plant habit is somewhat loose without pruning because of its vigorous growth rate. Flowers are cream colored with a pink tinge. Fruit is a bright red berry which provides a nice contrast with the blue-green foliage.

Requirements and Culture:
It is quite tolerant to a broad range of soil conditions but prefers a loam soil. Needs full sun for best effect. Prune off terminal growth on young, vigorous growing plants to reduce growth rate and develop a denser plant form.

Limitations:
No serious pest problems. Limited in landscape use potential due to its large size and vigorous growth habit. Not a high quality landscape plant for small properties.

Photo Credit: 1, 2 & 3 MLA.

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