This is a dense, bushy, fast growing evergreen, Its leaves, on long stems, are tiny so it forms a very dense hedge. It has a high tolerance of clipping which makes it ideal as a neat, formal hedge. Growing Details: Common Name: Box Leaf honeysuckle Genus: Lonicera Species: nitida Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Sandy Height: 150cm Spread: 150cm Spacing: 3 Plants Per Metre Description: It makes a good alternative to box as it's fast growing and can be tightly clipped into small hedges. It's also useful for elaborate topiary shapes as its twiggy growth is quite supple and can be easily trained when young. It thrives on most soils in sun or shade and will benefit from regular trimming to retain its shape.