Trumpet honeysuckle

Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is an evergreen vine native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Foliage is retained in winter. It has red flowers which appear in late summer. Black fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 16 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 6-8.5, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Lonicera sempervirens profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Lonicera Category:Native vines Category:North American natives Category:Red-flowered natives Category:Late Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with winter foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs