Invasive Species: Solanum torvum, Turkey Berry
Turkey berry is a broadleaved, evergreen shrub or small tree that invades a variety of ecosystems in Florida. Plants can grow to 16 ft. (4.9 m) in height. The stems are armed with …
Alhagi maurorum, Camelthorn
Invasive Species: Alhagi maurorum, Camelthorn
Camelthorn is an invasive perennial shrub that grows 2 to 3 ft. (0.6 to 0.9 m) tall. The simple, entire leaves are oval to lance shaped and are alternate along the stem. Small, pealike …
Spiraea japonica, Japanese Spirea
Invasive Species: Spiraea japonica, Japanese Spirea
Japanese spirea is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall and invades a variety of habitats throughout the Eastern United States. The alternate leaves are oval to …
Poncirus trifoliata, Trifoliate Orange
Invasive Species: Poncirus trifoliata, Trifoliate Orange
Trifoliate orange is an invasive deciduous shrub or small tree that grows from 8 to 30 ft (2.4 to 9.1 m) in height. The leaves are alternate, compound (trifoliate), and up to 2 …
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, …
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 …