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Is Amur honeysuckle illegal in Wisconsin?
Sources (3)
Also called: bush honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Amur honeysuckle is not listed.
What Wisconsin's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited/restricted by county (NR 40) — restricted in listed counties, prohibited elsewhere | Lonicera maackii | Amur honeysuckle (listed 9/1/2009) — restricted in some counties, prohibited elsewhere | Legally regulated — restrictions apply |
Effective dates
- restricted in some counties, prohibited elsewhere (from the official list entry)
Already have it in your yard?
Noxious-weed rules can require control or restrict moving the plant (including soil, seed and cuttings). Check the exact wording above and the linked law.
Native alternatives for Wisconsin
- Blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium)
- American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Each is recorded as native to Wisconsin in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
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Amur honeysuckle in other states
Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Vermont Virginia
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