Top Ten Least Wanted Invasive Plants

In Northern Virginia, there are several plants we and trees would be better off without. Some strangle trees, some add enough weight to topple them, and some grow so vigorously that tree saplings don’t stand a chance in natural areas these nasty weeds have invaded.

Here they are, illustrated in slides from Sarah Archer, Arlington County’s invasive plant and natural resources specialist.

About TreeStewards

TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, are trained volunteers who work to protect, preserve, and enhance urban tree canopy through public education and volunteer activities such as planting, pruning, and caring for trees.
This entry was posted in Education, Invasive plants, Training Materials, Tree Care, Uncategorized and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.