Non Native Invasive Landscape Plants

james — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:24:32 +0000

Each of the plants listed bellow, was once considered to be a harmless landscape plant. Unfortunately, many have migrated into the woodlands and are now having a negative impact on the native flora and fauna. The fruits and berries from these plants are not as nutritious as native plants, and native wildlife populations are negatively impacted.

Japanese silk tree

Asian Privet: close up of an invader

Chinaberry: An invasive Asian

Chinese Tallow: An attractive invasive

Sycamore: One of our largest invaders

Nandina Domestica

Catalpa: Prized by many fisherman for the worms that feed on the leaves

As these non native invaders advance through our forests, they push out the native species, by taking space that was once available to them.

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Non Native Invasive Landscape Plants