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Twinberry

A formal-looking, shiny-green shrub, four-line honeysuckle or black twinberry usually grows from 3-8 ft. in height. Its deciduous leaves are opposite and oval. The tubular flowers occur in axillary pairs and fade from yellowish-orange to reddish-purple. They are followed by black berries, each subtended by four reddish bracts. The berries are edible but not particularly tasty. Some birds and bears are known to eat the fruit, but these plants are not common enough to be important to wildlife. Twinberry is widespread, however, and the yellow flowers and paired fruits often attract attention. Description from wildflower.org

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Twinberry

Twinberry fast facts

Scientific Name

Lonicera involucrata

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Garden Type

Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Deciduous, Perennial, Shrub

Bloom Color(s)

Yellow

Height

5 – 10 feet

Width

5 – 10 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Twinberry

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