Privet Honeysuckle
Lonicera pileata
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Privet Honeysuckle
Plant Highlights
Privet Honeysuckle highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 6-8
A gorgeous flowering shrub that is perfect for replacing Boxwood and Privet, the aptly named Privet Honeysuckle (Lonicera pileata) is a low-growing evergreen that works fantastic as a compact groundcover plant. This semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub boasts long, arching horizontal branches of dark green leaves that stretch a decent distance from the center of the plant for verdant coverage!
As summer begins, the dark green foliage of the shrub begins to boast small, fragrant white flowers in clusters dotted atop the leaves. They'll look a little like twinkling stars in a sky made of soft green foliage. Pleasant on the nose and the eyes, these flowers make for a scrumptious stop on a pollinator's and Hummingbird's quest for nectar. Sit back and enjoy their fluttering flights!
The fragrant spring flowers transition into deep, amethyst-purple berries as mid-summer approaches. These berries aren't exactly a delicacy among people, but birds seem to like them! If you're interested in dabbling in the art of birdwatching, this shrub is a must-have!
The Privet Honeysuckle has a wide planting potential that makes it a great addition to nearly any yard or growing space. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 through 8, these adaptable and tolerant shrubs tolerate full sun and partially shaded areas just fine!
Planting and Application:
Privet Honeysuckle makes it a great addition to naturalization attempts in many parts of the country! Privet Honeysuckle is sure to help the wildlife wherever it calls home as well! Pollinators will benefit from the flowers of this shrub, while songbirds can stop for a little berry snack as the summer goes on.
The deep greens and subtle flowering of this groundcover make it a great addition to a woodland garden! The low growth makes it a great backdrop for smaller flowering plants, or mid-ground for taller perennial plants to burst through its foliage.
The low, compact growth of this shrub makes for a perfect groundcover plant. Use this in stone-lined beds or mulched island areas as a way to control space in the environment and fill voids in the display. Several of these Privet Honeysuckles can be used in close proximity to areas in need of mass plantings. These groundcovers should grow together well to both hide empty space in a growing area and maintain an attractive continuity of foliage.
The strong root system of this shrub also makes it a great solution to erosion in your area! Plant this evergreen on slopes or banks you're concerned about eroding over time and it should help keep the earth together as it takes root in its new home.
- Clusters of White Flowers in Summer
- Semi-Evergreen Shrub With Attractive Dark Green Foliage
- Purple Summer Berries
- Fantastic For Bird Watching & Pollinator-Friendly
- Varied Landscape Applications, Effective Ground Cover, Erosion & Mass Planting
#ProPlantTips for Care:
The Privet Honeysuckle has very few issues when it comes to insects or diseases. This shrub isn't picky about how it soaks up the sun! This plant thrives between full sun and partial shade, just make sure it's getting a daily dose of rays to promote healthy growth. Part of what helps the Privet Honeysuckle as a solution to erosion is its ability to adapt to many kinds of drained soil conditions. This plant does not handle scorching hot soil well, though, so consider shade planting or mulch to prevent damage to your shrub.
If your Honeysuckle starts to grow a little bit wide for your liking this plant takes to pruning pretty well. Be sure to wait until late winter to prune in order to prevent damaging future growth.
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Adaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Types
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Pest, Deer & Disease Resistant
- Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
The Privet Honeysuckle is an excellent addition to many growing areas for its pleasant coloration, fragrance and variety of strategies for planting. Be sure to order your own today from our expert growers here at Nature Hills Nursery!
