Invasive Species: Mahonia bealei, Leatherleaf Mahonia
Leatherleaf mahonia is an invasive evergreen shrub that can grow from 5 to 10 ft (1.5 to 3 m) tall. Leaves are pinnately compound and 18 in. (46 cm) long, with 9 to …
Lonicera xylosteum, Dwarf Honeysuckle
Invasive Species: Lonicera xylosteum, Dwarf Honeysuckle
Dwarf honeysuckle is a perennial shrub that can grow 8 to 10 ft. (2.4 to 3 m) tall. Leaves are opposite, elliptical, deciduous, and 1 to 2.5 in. (2.5 to 6.4 cm) long. …
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 …
Lonicera fragrantissima, Sweet Breath of Spring
Invasive Species: Lonicera fragrantissima, Sweet Breath of Spring
Sweet breath of spring is a multi-stemmed, upright, deciduous (evergreen in the South) invasive shrub. It grows from 6 to 10 ft (1.8 to 3 m) tall. The stems are hollow …
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 …