Smells like lemons

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Posted by ritmatt 7b (My Page) on

Sat, Jan 26, 13 at 20:52

A neighbor gave me a clipping from an unidentified plant in his yard. He called it a 'butterfly bush' but he doesn't know what it really is. In addition the attached photo, here are the clues:

- Blooming in Zone 7b (near Atlanta) now (January 2013); usually the first thing to bloom in his yard each spring
- Small white flowers with tiny "T" shaped yellow anthers
- Strong lemon smell (don't think its a lemon tree - it does not fruit)
- Brownish woody stems
- 10-15' tall and 6-10' wide

What do you think? Any ideas?

This post was edited by ritmatt on Sat, Jan 26, 13 at 20:54

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Posted by carol23 z7NC (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 26, 13 at 21:05

Lonicera fragrantissima ?

Here is a link that might be useful: Lonicera fragrantissima

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Posted by shear_stupidity 9B (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 26, 13 at 21:18

Looks like citrus to me. They take years to bear fruit. The blooms and fragrance of the blooms are very strong and wonderful. The bark, when scratched, smells citrus-y, too. Sound like yours?

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Posted by shear_stupidity 9B (My Page) on
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Accidental duplicate post

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Posted by lycopus z5 NY (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 27, 13 at 10:19

Citrus have alternate leaves.

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Posted by rhizo_1 7a AL (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 27, 13 at 12:59

Yep, fragrant winter Honeysuckle.

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Posted by flora_uk SW UK 8/9 (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 27, 13 at 16:58

Carol23 got is first time. Blooms in winter. Mine's out now. Very easy to grow from cuttings. Just shove it in the ground and it will root.

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Posted by ritmatt 7b (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 28, 13 at 20:26

Carol, of course I think you are correct - thanks for your help.

Thanks to the others that responded, too.

I tried to reply sooner (and thought I had), but my post never showed up. Operator error, I'm sure.

Thanks again!

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