Description:
Originating from China and Japan, Japanese Honeysuckle is a vigorous,
fast growing climber. Found in moist gullies.
Thin green stems, which root at the nodes and thicken and grow woody with
age. Leaves are usually lobed or toothed.
Small yellow cream to white flowers with a pink tinged tube. Flowers occur
in pairs in spring and autumn.
Small shiny black berries occur in autumn.
Dispersal:
Rapidly forms a blanket over shrubs and low canopy trees, blocking light and breaking
branches leading to habitat loss.
Impact on Bushland:
Tolerant of shade and filtered sun, Impatiens has naturalised along many urban watercourses. Its brittle stems are easily broken and carried downstream by floodwaters.
Control:
| Manual: |
Honeysuckle grows intertwined with other plants, making it difficult to remove. |
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Do not pull out of trees and shrubs because of the damage likely to be caused. |
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Dig or rip out, removing as much root as possible. |
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Alternatively, stem scrape and paint with a neat glyphosate-based
product. |
| Chemical: |
Please contact your local control authority for
advice on chemical control. |
Similar Species:
Suggested Alternatives:
"Happy Wanderer" (Hardenbergia vioacea), Wonga Wonga Vine (Pandorea
pandorana), Guinea Flower (Hibbertia scandens), Banksia Rose (Rosa
banksia), Chinese Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
References:
Weeds of Blue Mountains Bushland, Blue Mountains City Council and NPWS
Blue Mountains
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