Invasive Species: Wisteria sinensis, Chinese Wisteria
Chinese wisteria is an invasive deciduous woody vine capable of growing to a height of 40 ft. (12.2 m). Stems can be up to 10 in. (25.4 cm) in diameter, with smooth, gray-brown …
Salvinia molesta, Giant Salvinia
Invasive Species: Salvinia molesta, Giant Salvinia
Giant salvinia is an aquatic fern with floating leaves that are 0.5 to 1.5 in. (2.5 to 3.8 cm) long and oblong and vary in color from green to gold to brown. The …
Phyllostachys aurea, Golden Bamboo
Invasive Species: Phyllostachys aurea, Golden Bamboo
Golden bamboo is an invasive perennial, reedlike plant that can reach heights of 16 to 40 ft. (5 to 12 m). The canes (stems) are hollow with solid joints and can be 1 …
Ailanthus altissima, Tree of Heaven
Invasive Species: Ailanthus altissima, Tree of Heaven
Tree of heaven forms dense, clonal thickets that displace native species and can rapidly invade fields, meadows, and harvested forests. This invasive tree species is extremely tolerant of poor soil conditions and …
Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Invasive Species: Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Smooth cordgrass is a perennial grass that is native to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America but is invasive along the Pacific Coast. Hollow stems grow from 2 to 4 ft …
Berberis vulgaris, Common Barberry
Invasive Species: Berberis vulgaris, Common Barberry
Common barberry is an invasive deciduous shrub that can reach 13 ft. (4 m) in height. The leaves, which occur in clusters of two to five, are oval, 3/4 in. to 2 in. …
Ardisia elliptica, Shoebutton Ardisia
Invasive Species: Ardisia elliptica, Shoebutton Ardisia
Shoebutton ardisia is an invasive tall shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 20 ft. (6.1 m). The leathery leaves are 3 to 6 in. (7.6 to 15.2 cm) long, …
Ardisia crenata, Coral Ardisia
Invasive Species: Ardisia crenata, Coral Ardisia
Coral ardisia is a small invasive shrub that ranges from 2 to 6 ft. (0.6 to 1.8 m) in height. The evergreen leaves are leathery, dark green, and 4 to 8 in. (10 …
Rosa bracteata, Macartney Rose
Invasive Species: Rosa bracteata, Macartney Rose
Macartney rose is an evergreen, thorny, climbing or trailing shrub that invades open, disturbed areas throughout the Southern United States. Plants often grow in clumps. Stems are arching canes with recurved thorns. The …
Nandina domestica, Sacred Bamboo
Invasive Species: Nandina domestica, Sacred Bamboo
Sacred bamboo invades forests throughout the Southeastern United States. It is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 8 ft (2.4 m) tall. Leaves are alternate, large, and bi- or tri-pinnately compound, …