{"product_id":"chevrefeuille-du-canada","title":"Fly Honeysuckle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFly Honeysuckle (\u003cem\u003eLonicera canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Shade-Loving Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fly Honeysuckle (\u003cem\u003eLonicera canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a moderate to fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy native \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows under 1 ft per year and reaches 3–6 ft (1–2 m) at maturity. Best for woodland gardens, naturalized plantings, and shade landscapes, it offers delicate yellow flowers in spring followed by bright red berries and excellent adaptability to shady, moist forest conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Fly Honeysuckle for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true Canadian native understory shrub, Fly Honeysuckle thrives where many plants struggle—especially in shaded, cool environments. It’s ideal for adding biodiversity and natural beauty to woodland-style landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade \/ Woodland gardens \/ Naturalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers + red berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern Canada and Québec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumus-rich forest soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded rural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates and sheltered woodland areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft (1–2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained \/ Humus-rich \/ Slightly acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Fly Honeysuckle Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Fly Honeysuckle if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a natural woodland look within 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want spring flowers + wildlife-friendly berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for shaded areas or forest edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is in full sun with dry soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a dense privacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in very dry or exposed locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstory planting beneath trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat and pollinator support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly Honeysuckle thrives in low-light environments, producing early-season flowers and berries that support wildlife. Its compact form and native resilience make it perfect for ecological landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Fly Honeysuckle Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis understated native shrub shines in natural settings with subtle seasonal beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft yellow tubular flowers appear early in the season attracting \u003cstrong\u003ebees, butterflies, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hummingbird\" title=\"Hummingbird (Thochilidae)\"\u003ehummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green foliage creates a soft, natural texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries provide visual interest and attract wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare structure blends naturally into woodland landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Fly Honeysuckle is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates harsh winters, snow, and freezing temperatures typical of Canadian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain consistent soil moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered, shaded location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft from other plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–4 ft between shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Fly Honeysuckle grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically slow, under 1 ft per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs very well across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, but having multiple plants can improve fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are non-invasive and suitable for naturalized planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow. It produces berries, but overall maintenance is minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.05%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2223%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8281%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9147%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.709%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2223%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/fly-honeysuckle\" title=\"Fly honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/fly-honeysuckle\" title=\"Fly honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis)\"\u003eFly Honeysuckle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8281%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9147%;\"\u003eShade-tolerant native shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.709%;\"\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2223%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/bush-honeysuckle\" title=\"Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/bush-honeysuckle\" title=\"Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)\"\u003eBush Honeysuckle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8281%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9147%;\"\u003eYellow trumpet-like flowers; durable shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.709%;\"\u003eWildlife gardens, erosion control, native plantings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.2223%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/snowberry\" title=\"Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/snowberry\" title=\"Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)\"\u003eSnowberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.8281%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.9147%;\"\u003eWhite berries; dense branching provides shelter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.709%;\"\u003eWildlife gardens, erosion control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\"\u003eZone 3 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/native-plants-landscaping-benefits\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\"\u003eWhy Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47318974169407,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47318974202175,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Chevrefeuille-du-Canada-illustration.jpg?v=1702955660","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/fly-honeysuckle","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}