Choose Kodiak® Orange Bush Honeysuckle for tough sites where foliage color matters more than big flowers. Its orange new growth and fall color carry the show; the tradeoff is a loose, natural shrub, not a formal hedge or privacy screen.
Buy This If
You want orange new growth.
The site is dry or ordinary.
You prefer a tough deciduous shrub.
Skip This If
You need winter privacy.
You want showy flowers.
Deer feed heavily nearby.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
The orange new growth and fall color give it useful presence, but the summer flowers are secondary.
Growth Rate
A-
It fills in quickly enough for massing and bank planting without becoming a constant pruning job.
Maintenance
A-
Once established, it asks for little beyond occasional thinning or shaping.
Deer Resistance
C
This is not our first pick where deer feed heavily, especially in winter.
Small Space Fit
B
It works in smaller foundation or border areas if you allow room for its rounded habit.
Screening Value
C+
It can soften a view in groups, but it is not dense or tall enough for real privacy.
Compare It To
Kodiak® Fresh Bush Honeysuckle
Choose Kodiak® Orange Bush Honeysuckle for warmer orange-red growth and fall color; choose Kodiak® Fresh Bush Honeysuckle for cleaner green foliage and a softer look.
Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle
Choose Kodiak® Black Bush Honeysuckle for dark foliage contrast; choose Kodiak® Orange Bush Honeysuckle for brighter seasonal color and a lighter feel.
Low Scape Mound® Aronia
Choose Low Scape Mound® Aronia for a lower, tidier mass; choose Kodiak® Orange Bush Honeysuckle for faster fill and warmer foliage color.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for slopes, utility areas, and mixed borders where toughness and foliage color matter more than a polished, flower-heavy look.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
3–4 ft
Mature Width
3–4 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-7a
Spacing
3–4 ft spacing
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Dry to average
Growth Habit
bushy
Customers Usually Ask
Are the flowers the main feature?
No, buy it for the orange new growth and fall color.
Can it handle a dry spot?
Yes, it is a good candidate for dry to average sites once established.
Is it good for privacy?
Only for soft screening in groups, not true privacy.
Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
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