About the Honeysuckle -
Red Rum :
The Red Rum Honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii, is a
deciduous shrub that grows to 8' to 12'. It produces
masses of white flowers that mature to yellow
followed by profusion of 1/4" bright red fruit
persisting into winter.
It has an upright vase shape. Leaves acquire a
yellow fall color. Excellent as winter wildlife food
source, windbreaks and landscaping. Adaptable to
poor soils and is shade tolerant.
