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Amur Honeysuckle: Invasive Shrub to Remove

Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is as invasive as privet. Birds spread seeds. Pull small plants; cut large ones and paint stumps with glyphosate. The "Honeysuckle Popper" tool works for this and privet.

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