Brush Identification

[jdfire]

I've been clearing more of our land and was curious as to what I've been cutting down. Property was open field 30+ years ago and has overgrown since then. A large majority of the vegetation is what's shown in the pictures. It's anywhere from 6 to 8 feet tall with stems generally less than 2 inches in diameter. Just curious. Thanks!

 

[Jeff Lary]

If it smells good I would call it Honey Suckle .We used to have some on our lawn and yours looks like ours.

 

[PossumHound]

Don't know the correct answer. I've never seen it growing here in the south, but it ain't honeysuckle. Honeysuckle is a climbing vine.

PH

 

[Wooddust]

Don't know the correct answer. I've never seen it growing here in the south, but it ain't honeysuckle. Honeysuckle is a climbing vine.

PH

Bush Honeysuckle aint

 

[jdfire]

Thanks for the replies. I did a search on honeysuckle bushes. The flower looks close but a couple sites say that the bush only reaches 3-4 ft in height. They also look bushier. I couldn't find a variety that was tall and singular like the ones I have.

 

[radioman]

I have same plant on my property. Elderberrys.

 

[Jeff Lary]

Well there are many opinions out there and some are quick to say I am wrong . I will tell you this I have lived where i do for 48 years and there is a honey suckel bush on the old home stead about 15 feet tall.Either that or everyone in the area is also mistaken . I learned a long time ago I am one of the few who does not know everything ,alas I fear we are a dying breed:laughing:

 

[Western]

Looks like a "Roughleaf Dogwood"

 

[Redbug]

I think Western is right.

 

[rekees4300]

Cornus drummondii (Roughleaf dogwood) | NPIN