Common Name
Japanese pachysandra
Japanese spurge
Plant Form
Herbs
Considered Invasive?
No
Threat Level
Not Applicable
Additional Info
Notes: Although it is widely available at conventional garden centers, it is not a good choice for woodland gardens or stream banks as it can easily escape cultivation. It is reported as invasive in 15 states.
Method of removal: Hand pull where practical, otherwise foliar spray when native plants are dormant.
Additional Note: MGNV's Suggested replacement: Rhus aromatica is the "Gro-Low" cultivar (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ (Fragrant Sumac))
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