Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Bracted Honeysuckle - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Bracted Honeysuckle

Lonicera involucrata

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Bracted Honeysuckle
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Bracted Honeysuckle is a shade loving shrub that is distinguishable from other honeysuckles by its square stem and pointed leaves. Native to most of North America, this honeysuckle is found along swamps, rivers, riparian zones and moist wooded areas.

If you have a erosion control project in mind, consider Bracted Honeysuckle.

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Bracted Honeysuckle Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: shiny, purple-black berries produced in pairs
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pale purple
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: bearberry honeysuckle, black twinberry, twinberry
Other Names: korean lilac