Fly Honeysuckle 'Emerald Mound' is a compact, deciduous shrub that brings European charm to northern gardens. This hardy mounding form reaches just 2.5 to 3 feet tall and spreads 4 to 6 feet wide, making it far more manageable than its sprawling wild relatives. In May, showy cream-colored flowers arrive followed by equally striking red berries that persist through the season, attracting birds and butterflies in abundance. Hardy to Zone 4, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates drought once established, and asks little in terms of ongoing care.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-6
36in H x 72in W
—
High
Hover over chart points for details
Fly Honeysuckle 'Emerald Mound' is a low-maintenance shrub that delivers visual interest across two seasons: delicate flowers in spring followed by jewel-toned fruit that birds find irresistible. Its compact, mounding form and exceptional hardiness make it reliable in cold climates where many ornamentals struggle. The plant shrugs off deer, drought, and black walnut toxicity, and it requires minimal pruning once established.
Fly Honeysuckle 'Emerald Mound' serves as an excellent hedge plant, particularly in northern regions where its hardiness shines. Its dense, mounding growth habit and compact mature size make it well-suited to foundation plantings, borders, and mixed shrub gardens. The persistent fruit attracts birds and pollinators, adding ecological value to any landscape.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Propagate from rooted stem cuttings taken during the dormant season. Plant outdoors in spring or fall in locations that receive full sun to part shade, spacing plants 4 to 6 feet apart depending on desired hedge density.
Prune as needed immediately after flowering in May to maintain the compact, mounding form. Regular pruning encourages dense growth and keeps the plant within its intended 2.5 to 3 foot height. Remove any arching or wayward stems to maintain the tidy mound shape.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.
“Lonicera xylosteum is native to most of Europe and extends eastward through parts of temperate Asia, including the Caucasus, Turkey, Siberia, and China. This species has proven so adaptable that it has naturalized throughout the northeastern United States, from New England west to Minnesota and south to Kansas. The 'Emerald Mound' cultivar represents a refined, compact form of this robust honeysuckle, bred to offer gardeners the charm of the species without the aggressive sprawl of the wild plant.”