Common Name
Plant Form
Large Trees
Medium Trees
Considered Invasive?
Yes
Threat Level
High
Additional Info
Notes: Preferred host of Spotted Lanternfly, a serious pest of fruit and grape crops and ornamentals. Introduced as a specimen and shade tree. It is commonly found in nurseries is a popular urban planting. This rapidly-growing tree has now overwhelmed natural areas in over 30 states and is reported as invasive in both Arlington and Alexandria as well as in many national parks in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Method of removal: Basal bark. Hack and Squirt