European honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum

Layer 7 · Climbers
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to European woodlands, it is a vigorous climber with flowers that are extremely fragrant at dusk. It attracts moths and other nocturnal pollinators, enriching the vertical biodiversity of the system.

See which trees European honeysuckle grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Climber up to 6 m
Mature diameter: 2 m
Soils: Loam, Clay, Sandy
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August
September
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Toxic: its berries are toxic to humans and must not be consumed.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Peach tree

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.