Invasive Plants

Initially from Europe and Eastern Asia, this type of maple was brought over to be ornamental and is commonly seen…

As suggested by the name, this plant originated in Japan and was introduced to North America in the 19th century.…

Native to central to southwestern Europe, even spreading to Morocco, White Poplar was brought to North America in the 18th…

English ivy was introduced to the US by European settlers as early as 1727, and it was widely planted to…

Also known as shumac or Chinese sumac, the tree of heaven is native to China and Taiwan and was introduced…

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

Originating in southwestern Europe, this plant made its way to America due to preference as an ornamental plant. It was…

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

Originating in Europe and Western Asia, Norway Maple found its way to America due to ornamental value as a landscape…

Native to the southeastern United States, the black locust found its way to New England because of its wood that…