Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Strawberry Bush
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Strawberry Bush
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Celastrales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Diervilleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.