Invasive Shrubs
European Buckthorn (Rhamnus)
European buckthorn was brought to the US from Europe before the 1800s, as it was used for hedges, shelterbelt plantings, and…
Read MoreGoutweed (Aegopodium Podagraria)
Also known as bishop’s-weed and snow-on-the-mountain, goutweed is native to Europe and northern Asia. Goutweed has a tall thin stem…
Read MorePhragmites “Common Reed” (Phragmites Australis)
Although it is widely agreed that the species is invasive, there is some debate as to whether phragmites is native…
Read MorePurple Loosestrife (Lythrum Salicaria)
Purple loosestrife was brought to the US from Europe in the early 1900s and has been spreading across the country…
Read MoreMorrow’s Honeysuckle (Lonicera Morrowii)
Originally seen in various regions of Asia, it was brought to America for ornamental purposes, but quickly gained support from…
Read MoreJapanese Knotweed or Japanese Bamboo (Fallopia Japonica)
Native to Japan, this plant came to North America in the 19th century through use as an ornamental plant. Japanese…
Read MoreWinged Euonymus (Euonymus Alatus)
Also called Burning Bush, Winged Euonymus is native to areas across Asia and brought to North America as an ornamental…
Read MoreAutumn Olive (Elaeagnus Umbellata)
Originally from East Asia, Autumn Olive was introduced into the US in 1830 to provide wildlife habitat and windbreaks and…
Read MoreGarlic Mustard (Alliaria Petiolata)
An herb originating in Europe, garlic mustard found its way to the United States in the late 1860’s, likely for…
Read MoreBorder Privet (Ligustrum Obtusifolium)
Arriving in the United States in the 19th century, it quickly spread due to its use as hedging on private…
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