Golden Privet in Full Bloom

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 27, 2020 11:54am CST

Snapped this photo while out earlier looking for bird nests. I love the smell of the golden privet when it blooms. Soon these blooms will be full of honey bees. They love the nectar. The sweet smell from these blooms are all over the yard. Stronger than the honeysuckle smell. And it reminds me of the fresh honey I used to get growing up. My uncle was a beekeeper. Good memories. The yard is starting to come to life finally. Front and back yard is blooming and full of surprises. Bird nests are all over. They seem to enjoy the yard and that makes me happy.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

27 May 20

I’d love to have a shrub like that. Ours are all flowering now, too, and I have discovered lots of empty nests. At least the birds are flying around and singing.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Thanks, I would like more of these. Glad you have nests as well.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

27 May 20

@CarolDM It’s a zoo out there, and I love it!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

@DianneN Same here.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

27 May 20

Pretty - how tall is that? I'll have to see if they grow here . . . Hubby loves those well scented blossoms.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Right now it is about 6 feet tall.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

27 May 20

@CarolDM Wow - tall and healthy

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

@much2say Yes and it comes back every year, no maintenance.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

28 May 20

wonderful. But I bet your sinuses are having a tough time

I do love fresh honey too though . Too bad you don't get the honey. Maybe look around for their nest

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 May 20

So far no sinus problems. When the pollen arrives that may be a different story. Enough rain for now to keep things settled down.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 May 20

I would love something that smells like honey.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Jun 20

@CarolDM I will have to remember that.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 May 20

This is a great hedge to have in your yard.

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@JudyEv (382019)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May 20

All your plants look so healthy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 May 20

Thanks, most are perennial and come back year after year.

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@jayanth_77 (7179)

• India

28 May 20

I haven't heard of golden privet flowers. are they similar to Jasmin flowers with aromatic smell

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 May 20

Yes they are similar. Some jasmine grow as a vine.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

27 May 20

Strange, but I never smelled the scent from those two mentioned here.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

That is strange, I love the sweet smell.

@wolfgirl569 (135690)

• Marion, Ohio

27 May 20

We have a robin above the pond nesting right now. Hope the babies dont drop in when it is time.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Good luck. I have robins but haven't found a nest yet.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

27 May 20

I know that smell. All your birds are your angels.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Oh I think you are right! Thank you for that insight.

@LindaOHio (222310)

• United States

27 May 20

Very beautiful. Do the hummingbirds use the bush too; or do they concentrate on the feeders?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Yes the hummers love this nectar as well as the honeysuckle.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

27 May 20

It looks wonderful. I love honey.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Thanks, this has a very sweet smell.

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

27 May 20

Yes, this looks like the perfect place to nest

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

I agree with you.

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@ExplorewtMe (6332)

• Nairobi, Kenya

27 May 20

This is a beautiful picture.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 20

Thanks, taken in my front yard today.

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