Leaves entire, roughly oval in outline to deeply lobed, lighter green below. More vigorous in deeper valley soils. An increasingly troublesome species of shrubland, forest margins and open roadsides. Dispersed by birds and to some degree road machinery.
Grazing can be effective.
Disposal Compost or bury. Plant may resprout if mulched. Tordon 2G granules around base of stem. Recommended Approach Spray infestations on open ground with Escort. To save trees which are growing under or through honeysuckle, cut and paint stems or use Tordon Granules.