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…

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…

Although it is widely agreed that the species is invasive, there is some debate as to whether phragmites is native…

Purple loosestrife was brought to the US from Europe in the early 1900s and has been spreading across the country…

Originally seen in various regions of Asia, it was brought to America for ornamental purposes, but quickly gained support from…

Native to Japan, this plant came to North America in the 19th century through use as an ornamental plant. Japanese…

Also called Burning Bush, Winged Euonymus is native to areas across Asia and brought to North America as an ornamental…

Originally from East Asia, Autumn Olive was introduced into the US in 1830 to provide wildlife habitat and windbreaks and…

An herb originating in Europe, garlic mustard found its way to the United States in the late 1860’s, likely for…

Arriving in the United States in the 19th century, it quickly spread due to its use as hedging on private…