Thunderbolt Box Honeysuckle
Elevate your landscape with the Thunderbolt® Box Honeysuckle, a resilient and compact evergreen shrub. Its glossy, chartreuse leaves offer vibrant year-round color, adding striking visual interest to any garden. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant and easy to shape, making it perfect for borders, pathways, or containers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, bringing bold texture and enduring beauty to your outdoor space with minimal effort.
$99.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 2688
#1974 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+151%
Above average
Botanical Name
Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow'
/ Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow'
Who it's for
- Excellent Vertical Accent
- Rapid Growth for Quick Screening
- Low Maintenance and Adaptable
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Winter Damage
- Potential for Aphids and Scale
- Mild Toxicity Concern
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow'
Mature Height
3-4 ft.
Mature Width
3-4 ft.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage Type
Evergreen
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Watering Needs
Low
Features
- Glossy, chartreuse foliage provides year-round color.
- Compact size ideal for small gardens.
- Drought-tolerant and low maintenance.
- Easy to shape for borders or containers.
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Adds textural intrigue to plantings.
- Resilient and hardy evergreen shrub.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Thunderbolt Box Honeysuckle for its striking aesthetic, particularly its vibrant chartreuse foliage that offers exceptional garden contrast. Reviewers value this plant as a modern, disease-resistant alternative to traditional boxwood, noting its dense growth and reliable color. The plant establishes quickly and is celebrated for its low maintenance and robust health upon arrival. Its hardiness ensures the bright hue persists throughout the season, making it an excellent foundation or hedging choice. The main point of constructive feedback concerns value, as some customers felt the initial plant size did not fully match the premium price. Despite this, satisfaction remains high due to the plant's vigorous growth and eye-catching performance post-planting.
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