PUBLICATION W1924E
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Bush Honeysuckle and Japanese Honeysuckle
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Summary
Bush honeysuckle and Japanese honeysuckle are invasive Asian plants that spread mainly when birds eat their berries and drop the seeds. One forms a tall shrub and the other a twining vine, both creating dense growth that shades out native plants and can inhibit them chemically. Control works best early, using repeated pulling, cutting, mowing, or prescribed fire followed by herbicide. Foliar sprays in early spring or late fall, plus triclopyr basal bark or cut stump treatments, help stop resprouting and reduce reinvasion.
Publications in Series: Invasive Species
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests
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Invasive Species Series: Princess Tree
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Japanese Stiltgrass
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Chinese Silvergrass
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Callery Pear
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Chinese Privet
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Autumn Olive
Invasive Species Series: Tree of Heaven
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