Description
Lonicera nitida ‘Red Tips’, commonly known as Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a compact, evergreen shrub valued for its dense, glossy foliage and vibrant red-tipped leaves that provide seasonal interest and year-round texture in landscapes. Native to China, this versatile shrub has been widely adopted in gardens and urban settings for its adaptability, low maintenance, and excellent tolerance to pruning, making it ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary forms. The small, opposite leaves are dark green with striking red new growth in spring, which gradually matures to green, adding dynamic color contrast throughout the growing season. Renowned for its resilience in a variety of soil types and environmental conditions, Lonicera nitida ‘Red Tips’ also offers good resistance to deer and drought once established. It is appreciated by landscape professionals and gardeners alike for its clean, neat appearance and ability to create structured, formal designs while supporting wildlife habitats with its dense cover.