Bush Honeysuckle

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Sweet smelling yet deadly, Bush Honeysuckle can choke out more native species. 

Credit: Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Bugwood.org 

What You Need to Know

Pretty, fragrant bush honeysuckles have been grown as ornamentals in the Eastern U.S. since the 1800s. But now they're an invasive weed. They have spread far beyond the places where they were planted. In forests, they can spread rapidly and choke out native plants.

There are dozens of species of honeysuckle. Some are native and some are invasive. We'll refer to the invasives as bush honeysuckle.

Check out the maps of several species of bush honeysuckle to see which are in your area.

With the right information, you can protect your woods from this invasive plant. Start by learning about bush honeysuckle, or jump to steps for damage control or prevention. And remember, help is always available.