{"product_id":"lonicera-nitida","title":"Lonicera nitida","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBox Honeysuckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eLonicera nitida is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub widely valued for its dense, fine-textured foliage and exceptional suitability for hedging and topiary. Its small, glossy green leaves create a neat and uniform appearance, making it an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging in Melbourne gardens. This hardy plant responds very well to regular pruning, allowing it to be shaped into formal hedges, borders, or sculpted forms with ease. In spring, it may produce small, inconspicuous creamy-white flowers, sometimes followed by tiny purple berries, though these are not its main feature. Lonicera nitida thrives in a range of soil types provided they are well-drained and performs reliably in both full sun and part shade. It is tolerant of urban conditions, wind, and light frost, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for structured landscapes and privacy screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e*Shrub - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eHeight: 1.5–3 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eWidth: 1.5–2.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e*Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e*Flowers in Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eCreamy white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e*Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e*Disease Resistant\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e*Evergreen\u003cbr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e*Fast Growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e*Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e*Suitable for Hedging\u003cbr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e*Suitable for Topiary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eBerries may be mildly toxic if ingested by humans or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1471\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eBuxus\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eWestringia\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003ePhotinia\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eLavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003ePittosporum\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eEscallonia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47762923126949,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47762923159717,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Loniceranitida.png?v=1777243973","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/lonicera-nitida","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}