Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
Bearberry
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
Bearberry
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
Bärentraube
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
bearberry
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
gayuba
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
bearberry
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Lonicera
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry. Japanese Honeysuckle doesn't have thorns and Bearberry doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Honeysuckle does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Honeysuckle has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Bearberry has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and Bearberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.