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Updated: August 26, 2024

Introduction to Invasive Plants in Maryland

What are invasive plants and why are they a problem? Here are examples of invasive plants and their impact on people and wildlife.
trees covered with English ivy vines
Updated: April 16, 2025

Burning Bush

How to identify and manage burning bush (Euonymus alatus).
invasive burning bush shrubs showing red fall foliage
Updated: April 16, 2025

Chinese and Japanese Wisteria

How to identify and manage invasive Wisteria plants.
wisteria flowers
Updated: April 16, 2025

Butterfly Bush

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) is an invasive plant in Maryland.
purple flowering invasive butterfly bush
Updated: April 16, 2025

Japanese Barberry

How to identify and manage invasive Japanese barberry.
Invasive Japanese barberry shrub
Updated: April 16, 2025

English Ivy

How to identify and manage English ivy (Hedera helix).
Invasive English ivy leaves covering the ground
Updated: April 16, 2025

Exotic Bush Honeysuckles

How to identify and manage invasive bush honeysuckle plants.
Invasive Amur honeysuckle with white flowers
Updated: April 16, 2025

Japanese Honeysuckle

How to identify and manage invasive Japanese honeysuckle.
Invasive Japanese honeysuckle with white and creamy yellow flowers
Updated: April 16, 2025

Multiflora Rose

How to identify and manage invasive multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora).
invasive multiflora rose shrub with white flowers
Updated: April 16, 2025

Autumn Olive

How to identify and manage invasive autumn olive (Elaeagnus sp.).
invasive autumn olive shrub with creamy white flowers