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The leaves of honeysuckle are opposite with smooth margins, a characteristic that is shared with native dogwood species.

The twigs and stems have a light brown or tan color. I often find that the lighter coloration makes honeysuckles stand out in winter, especially when there is a lot of them.

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Older bark

Older bark

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