Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines in the genus Lonicera of the family Caprifoliaceae, native to northern latitudes in North America and Eurasia.

Lonicera tartarica, commonly known as Tartarian Honeysuckle or Asian Honeysuckle, is a vigorous growing bush-type honeysuckle that is renowned for its very fragrant and pleasing scent. Masses of buds open in spring with red to pale pink blooms which are later followed by decorative red berries. It is a deciduous shrub with an upright growth habit, reaching a mature height of about 3 to 4.5 meters. It is multi-stemmed with a dense twiggy mass making it an attractive shrub even when not in bloom. This honeysuckle grows best in sun to part shade and few pests and diseases bother this lovely plant. Tartarian Honeysuckle also makes great hedge plants. Very hardy to -39°C.