Suggested Native Replacements:
- Atlantic wisteria, American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens var. frutescens)
- Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)
- Cross-vine, Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)
- Purple passionflower, Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)
- Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
- Swamp rose (Rosa palustris)
- Trumpet honeysuckle, Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
- Trumpet-creeper, Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans)
- Virgin's bower, Virgin's-bower (Clematis virginiana)
- Virginia-creeper, Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
- Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Common Name
Winter honeysuckle
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Considered Invasive by the State of Virginia?
Yes
Threat Level
Low
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.
Method of removal: Up root if small enough ot cut/paint bigger plants
Additional Note: MGNV's Suggested replacement: Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose) is for fragrance. The rest of the suggested replacements are for fruit.
iNaturalist Research-grade Observations