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Invasive Bush Honeysuckle
Description
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Shrub growing about 6 feet tall in forests. Leaves are opposite. White flowers in May/June. Red berries in fall. Hollow stems.
Fills woodlands and smothers all plant life beneath its branches. Berries non-nutritious for birds. Branches allow predators to get bird's eggs.
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Treatment
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Cut low to the base and treat with 20% glyphosate. Make sure not to cut if you aren't sure; and always be careful with tools and chemicals.
Learn With Rippy:
Click through the slide gallery for a Rippy Rundown on honeysuckle!
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​Fun Fact: there are multiple different types of invasive honeysuckle in Indiana, including: Lonicera Maackii, Lonicera Tatarica, Lonicera Morrowii, and Lonicera X Bella. However, they're all so similar that these identification tips can be used on all of them!
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Check out our 100 Days of Honeysuckle!
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What is Asian Bush honeysuckle? Asian Bush Honeysuckles are a type of shrub, native to Eurasia. They are invasive to Indiana. They grow aggressively in Indiana, due to lack of natural predators and diseases.
If you're not sure, don't cut!
Let's talk about: Invasive Bush Honeysuckle