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 …
Striga asiatica, Witchweed
Invasive Species: Striga asiatica, Witchweed
Witchweed is listed as a federal noxious weed. It is a parasitic plant that can infest agricultural crops and has been found in North Carolina and South Carolina. Plants are normally 6 …
Mahonia bealei, Leatherleaf Mahonia
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 …
Python molurus ssp. bivittatus, Burmese Python
Invasive Species: Python molurus ssp. bivittatus, Burmese Python
The Burmese python, one of the largest snake species in the world, has been reported as invading the Everglades since the 1980s. It is a large predator that has a significant …