This shrub, native to Eurasia, grows to height of about six feet in full sun to partial shade and dry to moist soil conditions. In May it produces yellow flowers with a tinge of red, growing in pairs along the leaf axils. It can be distinguished from other honeysuckles by the larger leaves, up to four inches long, with longer flower stalks. These are followed by juicy red berries, inedible to humans. It is deciduous, but may be semi-evergreen in mild winters. This plant has few insect and disease pests. It is resistant to deer. Many honeysuckles are considered invasive, but this one is not much in cultivation in the Midwest, so this has not been tested.