Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)

Invasive Plant Factsheet

These Eurasian honeysuckles were introduced in the mid- to late-1800s as ornamentals for erosion control and wildlife cover. Although still sold in nurseries, their aggressive growth habit no longer makes planting them a good choice. They are among the most troublesome invasives in natural areas in Arlington and Alexandria.

Native Alternatives

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Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)