Invasive Plants

Winged Euonymus: An Exotic Invasive Plant Fact Sheet

April 13, 2012

in Invasive Plants

by Bruce Wenning

Winged Euonymus

Photo by Leslie J. Mehrhoff; courtesy of IPANE.

Common Names: winged euonymus; burning bush; winged burning bush; winged spindle-tree.

Plant Taxonomy: Family Celastraceae. Genus Euonymous. Species Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Sieb.

Regulations: The importation, distribution, trade, and sale of winged euonymus have been banned in Massachusetts effective January 1, 2009 (Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List website, 2012).

General Description: Winged euonymus is originally from northeastern Asia including most of the provinces of China (Zheng et al, 2006). It was introduced into the United States during the 1860s and was quickly recognized as being a desirable horticultural specimen exhibiting an attractive growth habit, corky-winged stems, autumn leaves of brilliant red color, and attractive fruits (Dirr, 1998; Ebinger, 1996). [click to continue…]

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Exhibitor Profile: HerbaNatur Controls Weeds Naturally

February 13, 2012

in Featured Members,Invasive Plants

A water-soluble herbicide that’s safe for humans, safe for pets and wildlife, and kills targeted plants in one application? Is this an ecological gardener’s dream come true? Visit HerbaNatur at Booth #313 in ELA’s Eco-Marketplace on March 8th to find out and to learn more about the company and its products. [click to continue…]

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Asiatic Bittersweet Vine: An Exotic Invasive Plant Fact Sheet

February 13, 2012

by Bruce Wenning Asiatic Bittersweet Vine Common Names: Asiatic bittersweet vine; Oriental bittersweet vine; Chinese bittersweet vine. Plant Taxonomy: Family Celastraceae. Genus Celastrus. Species Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. Regulations: The importation, distribution, trade, and sale of Asiatic bittersweet vine have been banned in Massachusetts effective January 1, 2009 (Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List website, 2012). General Description: [...]

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Resource-based Invasive Plant Management

January 16, 2012

by Julie Richburg As regional ecologist for The Trustees of Reservations, I work with my colleagues to ensure that the natural resources of our properties (including rare species) are protected from threats such as erosion, non-native invasive plants, and inappropriate use. With more than 40 properties within my region totaling nearly 10,000 acres, we must [...]

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Common Buckthorn: An Exotic Invasive Plant Fact Sheet

December 16, 2011

by Bruce Wenning For additional information about exotic invasives, refer to Bruce’s article: “Controlling Small Scale Infestations of Exotic Invasive Plant Species: Ecological and IPM Information for Landscapers and Homeowners.”   Part I:  The New Group of Pests Differs from Insects and Diseases  Part II: IPM Control Strategies for Exotic Invasive Plants   Part III: Landscape and Ecosystem Damage: [...]

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Controlling Small-scale Infestations of Exotic Invasive Plant Species: Ecological and IPM Information for Landscapers and Homeowners, Part III

November 14, 2011

by Bruce Wenning Parts I and II of this article appeared in the September 2011  issue of the ELA Newsletter. A Glossy Buckthorn Fact Sheet appears in this issue of the newsletter, and additional fact sheets on invasive species will appear in future newsletters. Landscape and Ecosystem Damage: A Brief Introduction The ecological damage caused by exotic invasive plants to [...]

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Glossy Buckthorn: An Exotic Invasive Plant Fact Sheet

November 14, 2011

by Bruce Wenning   For additional information about exotic invasives, refer to Bruce’s article: “Controlling Small Scale Infestations of Exotic Invasive Plant Species: Ecological and IPM Information for Landscapers and Homeowners.”   Part I:  The New Group of Pests Differs from Insects and Diseases   Part II: IPM Control Strategies for Exotic Invasive Plants   Part III: Landscape and Ecosystem Damage: [...]

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Keeping Track of Invasive Alien Species with IPANE

October 15, 2011

by Sarah Treanor Bois The Invasive Plant Atlas of New England (IPANE) is a collaborative project which documents invasive alien species (IAS) in New England. Designed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information about invasive plants in New England, the IPANE project was initiated in 2001 in an effort to coordinate the separate efforts of the [...]

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Managing Japanese Knotweed: Two Small-Scale Strategies

September 14, 2011

By Tara Mitchell and John Bartenstein One of the most frustrating aspects of landscaping is watching new plantings get overtaken by invasive plants. In some instances, it’s by species already on the site or adjacent to the site; in too many instances, it’s by species that are brought into the site through nursery material, hay [...]

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Guidelines for Disposal of Terrestrial Invasive Plants

September 14, 2011

Produced by: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the University of Connecticut, 2011  Introduction Efforts to control invasive plants may generate large amounts of plant material and soil or sediment containing viable parts. This material must be appropriately managed or it could contribute to the reestablishment and spread of the species at [...]

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