Lonicera nitida 39elegant39 is a little more compact than the species but can still be grown as a tall hedge or be used for creating topiary or low formal hedges it is often used as an alternative to more traditional yew or box the shrubby honeysuckle tolerates regular cutting and its small dark green leaves create a dense evergreen screen creamy white flowers in spring are followed by purple berries attractive to birds lonicera nitida 39elegant39 is easy to grow and maintain an