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A fast-growing vine with fragrant white flowers, ovate leaves, and small green fruits that turn black and soft when older 

Can quickly overtake a landscape, choking out native trees and shrubs, and blocking sunlight for other plants 

Removal by hand or shovel is effective for small patches, but it’s important to get all parts of the plant to prevent it from growing back. Chemical treatment with glyphosate or triclopyr can also be effective. 

Coral honeysuckle, a native plant with red, trumpet-shaped flowers, is a good replacement for Japanese honeysuckle. Other alternatives include star jasmine, trumpet creeper, cross vine, and passion vine.