Lonicera nitida - Shrub

Part of the Honeysuckle family, but nothing at all like the fragrant climbing members of the group. Lonicera nitida is a bushy, evergreen hardy shrub. It is sometimes known as "poor man's box" a reference to the fact that while similar to box, it not so neat and formal, but also considerably faster growing and therefore much cheaper to buy - and also much quicker to establish as a hedge.

Height and spread: 3m x 3m (10ft x 10ft), 1.5m x 1.5m (5ft x 5ft) for Baggesen's Gold 

Position: full sun or partial shade, Baggesen's Gold develops the best color in full sun.

Soil: moist, well-drained, generally unfussy

Rate of growth: medium growing

Hardiness: fully hardy, not suitable for very exposed positions

Planting distance when used for hedging

30cm, 12"

1-1.5m, 3-5ft