The growth process of Lonicera edulis and its soil and water conservation and economic benefit were studied by field experiment both in terrace and earth bank in the black soil area of the Northeast China. The results showed Lonicera edulis was suitable vegetation planted in terrace and earth bank. It had the characteristics which including good tolerance

easily cultivated

fast growth

high densities of leaves and roots and good adaptability. Based on high coverage of leaves and high density of roots

Lonicera edulis had the powelful capability of solid ridge and scour prevention

therefore its capability of water and soil conservation was significant. At the third year after Lonicera edulis were planted

its benefit of soil and water conservation reached more than 82% and 95%

respectirely

thus

the economic income reached 24 000 yuan/hm2. Therefore

Lonicera edulis can be recommend to plant in terrace and earth bank in the black soil area of the Northeast China.