Common Name
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Considered Invasive?
Yes
Threat Level
High
Additional Info
Notes: This shrub has been commonly cultivated for wildlife habitat and planted along roadsides for erosion control. Its high seed production, as well as its adverse effect on the nitrogen cycle, now threaten native plant communities in many national parks in Virginia. Both Arlington and Alexandria list the plant as invasive.
Method of removal: Cut down at base and paint the stump. Easiest when leaves are off the shrub.