Common Name
Hall's honeysuckle
Gold-and-silver honeysuckle
Chinese honeysuckle
Japanese honeysuckle
Plant Form
Vines
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Considered Invasive by the State of Virginia?
Yes
Threat Level
High
Additional Info
Notes: This and other Eurasian honeysuckles were introduced 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.
Identification: Keeps leaves in the winter; Leaves are opposite and not joined at the base; Larger vines have pale, shaggy bark
Method of removal: Up root if small enough ot cut/paint bigger plants.
Attention! Do not compost; Resprouts; Bag fruits
Additional Note: MGNV's Suggested replacement: Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose) is for fragrance. The rest of the suggested replacements are for fruit.
Additional links
Native Look-alikes
Lonicera dioica
iNaturalist Research-grade Observations