Common Name
Plant Form
Vines
Considered Invasive?
Yes
Threat Level
Medium
Additional Info
Notes: Introduced as an ornamental plant. It has now been found to be infesting forest habitats where it can grow from 20 to 40 feet in a season, smothering native understory plants. It is considered problematic in several Mid-Atlantic states, including Virginia, where both Arlington and Alexandria list it as invasive.
Method of removal: Cut paint large stems & foliar spray ground cover