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 …

Euonymus fortunei, Winter Creeper


Invasive Species: Euonymus fortunei, Winter Creeper

Winter creeper is an evergreen, woody vine that invades forests throughout the Eastern United States. The plant can be a small shrub growing in mats along the forest floor to 3 ft (0.9 …

Wisteria sinensis, Chinese Wisteria


Invasive Species: Wisteria sinensis, Chinese Wisteria

Chinese wisteria is an invasive deciduous woody vine capable of growing to a height of 40 ft. (12.2 m). Stems can be up to 10 in. (25.4 cm) in diameter, with smooth, gray-brown …

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 …

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 …