Bush honeysuckle, an aggressive invasive species from Eurasia, is rapidly overtaking native plants across Missouri and much of the U.S., spreading through roots and bird-dispersed seeds.

Bush honeysuckle grows in upright shrubs that can reach anywhere from 6-15 feet tall. The dark green almost egg-shaped leaves grow opposite to each other with paired berries.

Dad’s honeysuckle bush keeps his memory close in my garden. Winnie Siu. Contributed to The Globe and Mail. Published June 11, 2023. This article was published more than 1 year ago.

Bush honeysuckle is one of the most common invasive plants in Indiana infesting thousands of acres in the state. Invading Indiana: USDA asks Hoosiers to stop spotted lanternfly, spongy moth.

Southern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Butterfly’) is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae, commonly known as the honeysuckle family. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

Asian bush honeysuckle may sound sweet, but it’s an invasive plant with several species that take over the Indiana’s natural plant life. Honeysuckle plants are prolific growers and can form ...

Q • Since we bought a home 20 years ago I have been battling what I considered a “weed” in a wooded part of our yard. These plants are honeysuckle bushes. Recently my neighbor expressed some ...

You should prune honeysuckle bushes between April and June, wait until the flowers have faded before pruning. Avoid pruning when the flowers are in season as this can stunt the growth of the flowers.

The honeysuckle bush will grow back quickly, but you'll find it won't flower the following spring. If gardeners have an established honeysuckle that's looking a little congested at the top, ...

Bush honeysuckle was introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant, one that grows thick and tall to provide shade and privacy. But it takes over quickly, “greening out” in the spring ...

Types of bush honeysuckles include Amur honeysuckle, Morrow's honeysuckle, and Tartarian honeysuckle. All grow rapidly and produce multiple stems and can reach heights of about 30 feet.

After talking to neighbors, one of whom we discovered was a professional gardener, we learned how to take the honeysuckle to task. Here's how to kill invasive honeysuckle once and for all.