The early flowering, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub Lonicera tatarica (Tatarian honeysuckle) is a native of eastern Asia but in North America, where it was introduced as an ornamental in 1752, it can be invasive. It will readily establish in open woodlands, fields, and other disturbed sites. It can spread rapidly due to birds and mammals feeding on the fruit and so spreading the seeds. The dense growth can restrict native plant growth and tree seedling establishment. However, this plant was being well behaved at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK.