Winter honeysuckle

Winter honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima)

Winter honeysuckle, also known as Fragrant honeysuckle, Chinese honeysuckle, Sweetest honeysuckle

The plant you're referring to is likely the Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima). This sizable deciduous shrub is known for its strong, pleasant fragrance. Bees are drawn to its creamy white blossoms, but its berries are toxic.

Key Facts About Winter honeysuckle

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Attributes of Winter honeysuckle

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 3 m
Spread
1.8 m to 3 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Cream

Scientific Classification of Winter honeysuckle

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Honeysuckles, moschatels and allies
Family
Honeysuckle
Genus
Honeysuckles
Species
Winter honeysuckle