Flowers in May or June. The hybrid of Tartarian and Morrow's has characteristics of both parents. Fruits red or yellow berries in pairs in the axils of the leaves. Careful identification of honeysuckle species is necessary before attempting control measures. Native to Russia, Asia and Western Europe, bush honeysuckles were introduced to North America as ornamental shrubs and used as wildlife habitat.
Commercial propagation continues with many cultivars of bush honeysuckles available.
Abundant fruits are readily eaten by birds, seeds disperse through excretion. As a group, the bush honeysuckles tolerate a variety of moisture regimes and habitats. Seedlings establish in disturbed or sparsely vegetated areas. Cut stumps as low as possible for better herbicide application surface, although honeysuckle's tough wood and cutting low to the ground, where there is more grit in the bark, often require frequent sharpening of tools. All rights reserved.