Boxleaf Honeysuckle Dense, small-leaved evergreen shrub. The glossy, oval and dark-green foliage can turn bronze in Winter. Very hardy, a good alternative to box. Site: Tolerates inland exposureSoil: Well-drained normal soilsPosition: Tolerates full sun, to full shadeSeason of Interest: Evergreen foliage & creamy-white flowers in early SummerHardiness: HardyHeight: 5.5ft (1.8m) Spread: 10ft (3m)Hedging Spacings: 1ft (30cm) for hedges up to 6ft.