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Invasive Bush Honeysuckle

Description

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.

Treatment

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!

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!

Check out our 100 Days of Honeysuckle!

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Let's talk about: Invasive Bush 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.

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If you're not sure, don't cut!

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Let's talk about: Invasive Bush Honeysuckle

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Description

Tall shrub gets up to 20 feet tall with smooth gray bark. Alternate leaves have a silver undersides and wavy edges.

Very aggressive. Grows into impenetrable thickets and chokes out all native vegetation.

Treatment

Cut low to the base and treat with 20% glyphosate. Pay special attention to all of the sprouts. Make sure not to cut if you aren't sure; and always be careful with tools and chemicals.

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Link to how to identify Autumn Olive