Bush Honeysuckle

Lonicera maackii

Honeybees occasionally visit Amur honeysuckle for pollen but struggle to access the deep tubular nectar due to short tongue length, making it a minor forage source. Peak bloom occurs in May to June, providing early-season flowers. This highly invasive shrub outcompetes natives and should be removed rather than planted in beekeeping landscapes.

Nectar	low
Pollen	low
Bloom	May–June
Zones	3-8
Type	Perennial
Sun	partial
Native	East Asia — invasive in eastern North America