Lonicera nitida
Wilson's honeysuckle
Type: Shrub, evergreen
Family: Caprifoliaceae
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An evergreen shrubby honeysuckle, native to China. It is distinguished by its small, glossy leaves and very dense growth habit. It provides nesting sites for small garden birds.
Recently its botanical name has changed to Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis but it's generally sold under its old name, which is easier to pronounce and remember.
