Solanum torvum, Turkey Berry


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 …

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 …