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Name That Plant!
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What shrub is this?

9 years ago

Removed from where it volunteered amongst forsythia.

Detail of new growth.


I potted this up with the thought of styling it as Bonsai. I have no idea what it is.

This was found in the greater Chicago area.

Thanks!

Featured Answer
  • 9 years ago

    My fist thought was "pheasant berry", or "Himalayan honeysuckle " - Leycesteria ...

    I don't know if that is possible in your zone, but they come up in my garden all the time from a neighbor's bush.

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