Re: tall, thin screen
- To: m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re: tall, thin screen
- From: K*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 20:51:11 EDT
In a message dated 5/8/100 1:07:00 PM EST, mlarm@hotmail.com writes:
<< It is not the same invasive naturalizer in climates with
dry hot summers. At least this has been my experience here in the
central valley. >>
I had both color variations of Lonicera japonica planted on my backyard fence
in fairly close proximity to my vegetable garden. After the first year or
two, I was startled to find the honeysuckle coming up all over the place in
my vegetable beds via subterranean runners. I fought it for several years
before deciding to eliminate it from my garden entirely. Perhaps it would be
less invasive where it is totally neglected, but it can be a real thug in a
garden that is regularly cultivated and irrigated.
Kurt Mize
Stockton, California
USDA Zone 9
