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 …
Paulownia tomentosa, Princess Tree
Invasive Species: Paulownia tomentosa, Princess Tree
Princess tree is an invasive deciduous tree that grows to 60 ft (18.3 m) in height and 2 ft (0.6 m) in diameter. Leaves are opposite, 6 to 12 in. (15.2 to 30.5 …
Broussonetia papyrifera, Paper Mulberry
Invasive Species: Broussonetia papyrifera, Paper Mulberry
Paper mulberry is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach 50 ft (15.2 m) in height and invades disturbed areas throughout the Eastern United States. The tree crown is broad and rounded, with …
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 …
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 …
Vernicia fordii, Tung Oil Tree
Invasive Species: Vernicia fordii, Tung Oil Tree
Tung oil tree is an invasive deciduous tree that grows up to 66 ft (20 m) tall and has milky white sap. The leaves are simple, 6 to 10 in. (15.2 to …