Invasive Species: Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Smooth cordgrass is a perennial grass that is native to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America but is invasive along the Pacific Coast. Hollow stems grow from 2 to 4 ft …
Berberis vulgaris, Common Barberry
Invasive Species: Berberis vulgaris, Common Barberry
Common barberry is an invasive deciduous shrub that can reach 13 ft. (4 m) in height. The leaves, which occur in clusters of two to five, are oval, 3/4 in. to 2 in. …
Ardisia elliptica, Shoebutton Ardisia
Invasive Species: Ardisia elliptica, Shoebutton Ardisia
Shoebutton ardisia is an invasive tall shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 20 ft. (6.1 m). The leathery leaves are 3 to 6 in. (7.6 to 15.2 cm) long, …
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 …
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. …