| Morrow's Honeysuckle is a highly invasive shrub from Japan that is still rare in North Carolina, becoming more common further north. Radford, VA 7/13/07.
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| Numerous bright red fruits are produced in summer. Radford, VA 7/13/07.
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| The leaves are smaller and rounder than those of the similar Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii). Morrow's Honeysuckle tends to grow only 3-4 feet high, versus 10 feet or so for Amur Honeysuckle. Morrow's Honeysuckle grows in abundance along the New River Trail State Park in Galax, Virginia. Galax, VA 6/14/03.
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| Grayson Co., VA 5/31/2009.
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| Grayson Co., VA 5/31/2009.
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| Grayson Co., VA 5/31/2009.
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| Grayson Co., VA 5/31/2009.
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| Bark detail. Radford, VA 7/13/07.
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More information:
Invasive.org
USDA PLANTS database
Virginia Tech Dendrology
Virginia Tech Weed ID
Recommended Tree, Shrub, and Woody Vine Identification Guides
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