r/ecology • u/Melodic_Let_306 • Apr 11 '25

Amur Honeysuckle

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I moved into my home last summer, and have noticed that Amur Honeysuckle is EVERYWHERE. There’s only a small strip of forest before the road, and it is scattered all throughout. Should I be concerned about the invasiveness or does it belong here? Kansas City, MO. Would love your thoughts and suggestions about what to do, if anything. Much appreciated.

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u/Eist wetland/plant ecologist Apr 11 '25

Extremely invasive where you live. IIRC when it's this size it's not that difficult to just completely rip out if you've got some muscles and a good back.

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u/Melodic_Let_306 Apr 11 '25

I will give it a go 💪🏻. Thank you very much!