With its dense mass of tiny dark green leaves on long stems lonicera nitida is a popular choice for hedging it is fast growing evergreen and tolerates regular cutting it can be allowed to grow tall or can be tightly clipped into topiary shapes or a formal low hedge and can also be grown as a stand45alone shrub from march to may wilson39s honeysuckle has small creamy white flowers followed by purple45blue berries it is easy to grow and maintain height 35m 40113941