Toni Leland
Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) looks so pretty that it is hard to imagine that it is one of New England's most invasive species. As summer progresses, the fields and roadsides suddenly erupt with the beautiful yellow and white fragrant flowers that cover the long branches of this shrub.
Honeysuckles can grow to 12 feet tall and includes a number of varieties: Amur Honeysuckle, Morrow's Honeysuckle, Tatarian Honeysuckle, and Bell's Honeysuckle. These were all introduced into our landscape as ornamental plants and, apparently, they really like it here. They have been found in most environments, including wetlands.
The plants begin to show foliage early in the spring and by summer have taken over wherever they are growing, including finding their way into our gardens. For seedlings and young plants, hand pull or cut to the ground. For mature shrubs with large bases, cut down and use a systemic herbicide on the stump. Always read and follow directions on any chemical label.
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