The good news is that there are plenty of better alternatives that deer have used for millennia before. Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion, Clay Culture Beloved for its extraordinarily fragrant winter blooms, Lonicera fragrantissima is a bushy deciduous shrub. Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Gets Me Outside in January! Eventual height & spread Notes on Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty' "The finest winter-flowering honeysuckle of all, with clusters of pale flowers on bare branches from early spring - a sweet scent for gateways and walls under windows" Val Bourne - Garden Writer On Apr 30, 2011, realshady from Lagrange, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: I agree with nifty413. Mature plants grow to 8 to 9 feet in height. In early summer, the flowers produce small, fleshy red fruits of about 1cm in diameter. On Dec 20, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Winter Honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima is naturalized in Texas and other States. White-tailed deer in Michigan and similar geographical areas seek sumac, yellow birch, white pine, white cedar and the buds of maple trees. Here’s a stand with native inland sea oats lining a formal rill. As is the case for non-game birds, bush honeysuckle fruits probably are not preferred foods for most game species. Honeysuckle is an attractive vine that thrives in almost any location, as long as it gets the right care. It flowers in February in 9B, 16 USDA, and I adore the scented flowers. A 3 percent solution of a glyphosate herbicide works well to kill privets and honeysuckle, and a 4 percent solution of a triclopyr herbicide, such as Garlon 3-A, works well to kill ivy. Use up and down arrow keys to explore within a submenu. However, under the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, it cannot be sold in Illinois. In winter in the North, deer often browse on conifer needles, and digestion of this coarse material produces heat, which can help northern deer get through winter. Here’s a stand with native inland sea oats lining a formal rill. Noteworthy Characteristics. villosum. Winter honeysuckle potentially stretches to 10 feet tall and about as wide, but it can be kept shorter with an annual pruning. The following is a partial listing of tree and shrub species that are eaten by deer in the winter, arranged in order of quality and preference. It would be very irresponsible to purposely encourage its spread. In my experience, it is a tall, somewhat rangy, shrub which throws off maybe one sucker a year and I have never had berries on it at all. On Feb 14, 2011, xerichick from Dripping Springs, TX wrote: My mother planted lonicera fragrantissima to grow up a trellis/privacy screen next to the patio. Central Phoenix -- I have an Aloe Christmas Carol, ... read more, I just found one upside down on our patio and put him ... read more, Flocks to the suet feeder along with the dozen or so ... read more, Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com. For a hungry tick, bush honeysuckle is as good as a drive-through. I transplanted these elsewhere in my landscape where the fragrance of the blooms in late winter can't be beat. In Texas, begins blooming in December and finishes in March-April. Two studies of non -winter food habits of deer have been conducted in Wisconsin; one in the farmlands of the South and one in the forested North. Lonicera fragrantissima is an American Native Honeysuckle Shrub that blooms in winter, hence the common name, Winter Honeysuckle. This plant has been in the yards of quite a few generations in our family, and no problems anywhere. Lonicera fragrantissima is a shrub from China, not a vine from Japan. In my experience, all the Asian bush honeysuckles are invasive, here in the U.S. The particular type of honeysuckle is winter honeysuckle. Look for signs of deer browsing from ground to about 5 feet. Being too young at the time, I didn't understand why my mother had the vine taken out along with the trellis. Surprisingly, the plant is deer resistant and is … Don’t encourage honeysuckle if your property is located on the edge of its distribution. Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a summer-blooming climber that grows 10 to 15 feet tall. This species is often confused with other shrubby Asian honeysuckles (L. tatarica, morrowii, maackii, xbella) which are serious invasive threats to natural habitat over a wide swath of North America. Extremely fragrant (lemony), short-tubed, creamy white flowers appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. Here in Boston, it often opens a few flowers during midwinter thaws. It is sometimes evergreen in warm climates. This is a big dowdy shrub, usually 6-10' tall (sometimes as much as 15') and equally wide. Deer obtain water from three sources: open water, vegetation consumed, and metabolism from oxidation of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. On Jul 6, 2010, grapevinegarden from Alvarado, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Heady fragrance while the the rest of the garden lies silent. If you plant it, allow enough room, because it's big and very vigorous. As a child, I loved this vine because it was fragrant & beautiful, but it also eventually grew so prolifically that it destroyed the trellis. Never pruned, it has spread into a dowdy clump maybe 6 feet by 10 that delights me every January with incredible fragrance. Description: An introduced (from Asia) woody, twining or trailing evergreen vine occurring on moist soil of bottomlands and uplands along streams, fence rows and timber edges.Japanese honeysuckle is often introduced into “wild” areas because it is used as an ornamental around dwellings. I feel this plant may be good food for the bees. On Feb 14, 2011, luciee from Hanceville, AL (Zone 7a) wrote: I was having a hard time in general when I first smelled this plant, and now when I smell it, all the bad feelings come back. Lonicera fragrantissima is tough and handles our dry summers with only very occasional watering. As the deer move through the honeysuckle, loitering ticks can easily grab hold of a passing meal — and in the process become infected with pathogenic bacteria. In summer it is just a gree... read moren shrub - a screen from the street. Honeysuckle is a good browse plant for white-tailed deer. Winter Deer Foods. I wouldn't be without it. It blooms at the same time, and produces a wonderfully spicy fragrance. Delightfully fragrant, Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream' (Dutch Honeysuckle) is a compact, deciduous vine with masses of large, funnel-shaped, creamy white and pink flowers. Stop by, email, or call. Although it can withstand drought and can be used in xeriscapes, it benefits from feeding and water. under native oak & elms- practically full shade for 8 mths a yr.. gets sun in winter after trees drop leaves. There is a long list of browse plants and mast crops which deer have a high affinity for particularly when other food sources are limited. As the deer move through the honeysuckle, loitering ticks can easily grab hold of a passing meal — and in the process become infected with pathogenic bacteria. Once winter honeysuckle is established (1 to 3 years) it becomes fairly drought tolerant. Must be pruned to maintain a tree form. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. Winter honeysuckle is a delightful shrub for extending the seasons: its winter flowers bring spring to the garden several months early while, at the other end of the year, its foliage lasts well into winter. Don't wory, in almost no time, new growth will completely hide your butchery. Adaptable to many soil types. Winter honeysuckle is a semi-evergreen shrub form that grows to 10 feet tall with a similar spread. Its scent lacks the heaviness of Japanese honeysuckle, but it's strong and it caries. It matures to an average height of 6 feet to 10 feet and an average width of 6 feet to 10 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. On Mar 10, 2015, vossner from East Texas,United States (Zone 8a) wrote: The tag on my plant said lonicera fragrantissima but I'm not 100% sure it's correct. Winter honeysuckle will grow well in full sun to part shade. They will move very little and remain for one to three months. Surprisingly, the plant is deer resistant and is … This vine does not have the aroma of typical jasmine. On Feb 16, 2011, steinbeck from Dallas, TX wrote: I have had a wild hunnysuckle invade my yard and it caused a real headache, came up in the yard, all over the fence, in the park behind the yard. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menus and submenus. My plant bloomed in late winter but fragrance wasn't as strong as I had expected. Left alone this shrub grows into an ungainly mess. In Massachusetts, I've observed this plant for many years, and I've never seen a single seedling. Two studies of non -winter food habits of deer have been conducted in Wisconsin; one in the farmlands of the South and one in the forested North. Plus it provides winter sustenance for the bees. As an illustration, I’d eat some foods when steak isn’t available but wouldn’t even look at them when steak is available. White-tailed deer in Michigan and similar geographical areas seek sumac, yellow birch, white pine, white cedar and the buds of maple trees. Because it blooms early on growth from last year, it can be cut back close to the ground right after flowering and allowed to grow and flower the next winter. Mistakenly, many hunters think that bush honeysuckle is a good plant for deer. Mark the sites with flagging or store the info in a mobile hunting app. On Mar 18, 2006, bermudakiller from Union Grove, AL wrote: I love this plant, but here it is highly invasive, to the point of wiping out understory plants in the woods, as bad as privit, I keep it in my garden, but if we get government grants to erradicate it, i will remove mine, I have raised it in several locations and this are is the only one I have noticed any problems, It is a middle of the winter cut flower and hard to beat. The bush can be leggy and is best used in an inconspicuous location. It rewards me in winter with sweet smelling flowers that remind me spring is just around the corner. You can still find unattended stands thriving at crumbling old homesteads and graveyards. Wildlife winter survival is vital; yet, it’s natural for smaller, weaker animals to die during the winter months. The whitetail deer diet is supplemented but not fulfilled with food plots alone. This plant is NOT recommended. Read more: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/400/#ixzz3kFSzuTsQ. As deer managers, it is important to understand the preferred forages where you live and/or hunt, and while learning everything deer eat in your area is a daunting task, the QDMA has just made it a little easier. It would seem that styrofoam cups or food containers from fast food establishments blown by the wind or carried by water would be equally or more likely to prevent native flora from propagating and flourishing in natural habitats. But other than low growing fragrant cyclamen, and white assylium, it seems to be the only plant that emits a strong fragrance right in the middle of winter here, and of the three I feel it has the best fragrance. On Mar 9, 2015, beazert from Decatur, TX wrote: Not a particularly attractive shrub. Small white flowers that are very fragrant. justicia spicigera. Winter honeysuckle is an attractive shrub with early-flowering fragrant flowers. This floriferous honeysuckle has a lush foliage of oval, dark green leaves throughout the growing season. use escape to move to top level menu parent. Bushy form of honeysuckle. Comes winter is when it shines! Sometimes, feeding wildlife in winter, including deer, is actually harmful. The particular type of honeysuckle is winter honeysuckle. t finding a justification for condemning this species in the state of Texas. On Feb 20, 2011, jackidee from Sherwood, OR wrote: This shrub has grown to about 6 feet in 4 years from a rooted cutting. It can withstand full sun, moderate watering and will grow in -10°F or -23°C. On Feb 16, 2011, killdawabbit from Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) wrote: This shrub is not a vine as someone below mentioned. Since this species becomes invasive when birds eat the berries and spread the seeds for miles around, I do not see how a gardener can assure that a plant is or is not invasive. Look for signs of deer browsing from ground to about 5 feet. On Mar 7, 2011, nifty413 from Garland, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Someone needs to provide exact GPS coordinates of where this plant is acting as invasive and preventing native trees and shrubs from propagating. On May 15, 2007, passiflora_pink from Central, AL (Zone 8a) wrote: Blooms in February. Drought tolerant and can grow in clay and sand soils. In NC, it was a favorite of cardinals and mockingbirds, from the waxy-like blossoms to the red berries later on. $5.99 $ 5. Still has a few blossoms, but is going leafy now. 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