Clavey’s Dwarf Honeysuckle (Lonicera x xylosteoides ‘Clavey’s Dwarf’) is a globular, compact deciduous shrub prized for its dense, fuzzy bright green foliage and tidy, rounded form. In summer, it produces small, cream-white blooms that mature into ornamental red berries in fall, adding seasonal interest. This versatile shrub shears well, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges and foundation plantings. It is well-suited for xeriscapes and tolerates alkaline soils.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, globular, rounded growth habit. It is a moderate-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 100 to 125 cm (40-48 inches) in both height and spread. Its compact, uniform form makes it ideal for low hedges, foundation plantings, and smaller garden spaces.

Additional Notes

It blooms in summer. Hardy to Zone 3-4, it is drought-tolerant once established and adapts to a range of soil conditions, including alkaline soils. An outstanding choice for low hedges, foundation plantings, borders, mass plantings, and xeriscapes where compact form, ornamental berries, and low-maintenance performance are desired.