Euonymus alatus, Winged Burning Bush


Invasive Species: Euonymus alatus, Winged Burning Bush

Winged burning bush is an invasive deciduous shrub, up to 20 ft (6.1 m) in height, which invades forests throughout the Eastern United States. Occasionally, four corky ridges appear along the length …

Striga asiatica, Witchweed


Invasive Species: Striga asiatica, Witchweed

Witchweed is listed as a federal noxious weed. It is . It.  a parasitic plant that can infest agricultural crops and has been found in North Carolina and South Carolina. Plants are normally 6 …

Ligustrum lucidum, Glossy Privet


Invasive Species: Ligustrum lucidum, Glossy Privet

Glossy privet is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 40 ft (12.2 m) in height. This invasive plant out-competes many native species.  The trunks usually occur as multiple stems …

Ligustrum sinense, Chinese Privet


Invasive Species: Ligustrum sinense, Chinese Privet

Chinese privet invades and damages native ecosystems. Privet’s dense growth shades out native plants, especially in the forest understories and along riparian corridors. Chinese privet is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree that …