Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) identification photo
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Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

lon-IS-er-a ja-PON-ih-ka

MA prohibited Vine
Key ID features

Fragrant white-yellow flowers, VERY invasive, twining, evergreen in mild winter

Botanical nameLonicera japonica
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
GenusLonicera
CategoryVines
USDA hardiness zones4a–9a
SunFull Sun
WaterModerate
Native to New EnglandNo
Salt tolerantNo
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