An undergraduate at Xavier University in Ohio shared some troubling plant growth problems r/tree.
“Our school has a huge invasive problem,” they said He saidPosted several photos of Amur honeysuckle.
OP was researching plant species for his ecology lab and was shocked by what he found.
“These photos were taken a month ago on the west side of our campus,” they explained. “I originally saw 2 but then discovered at least 20 or more of them growing in the same area.”
Unfortunately, this rapid growth is not surprising. Native to Northeast Asia, Amur honeysuckle was introduced to southern Ohio in the late 1950s and has since established itself throughout much of the eastern United States, according to Ohio State. Department of Natural Resources. Amur honeysuckle can grow up to 15 feet tall and quickly outgrow native shrubs and trees.
“But the amazing number of them growing in the same area allowed me to see how aggressive they really are!” the OP shouted.
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Fortunately, Amur honeysuckle is relatively easy to remove. If you catch it early in its life, its root system will be shallow and easy to dig out.
However, they are not always caught early enough.
“This is just a squirt of it,” one commenter said He said. “In Middle Tennessee, it’s legal on 75% of properties or more.”
Invasive plants like Amur honeysuckle can be a real pain for homeowners and communities. For example, one homeowner accidentally planted three invasive species in their garden that quickly took over their yard. In Connecticut, a popular swimming area was clogged with weeds, making it impossible to swim or boat.
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While removal methods vary from plant to plant, the best way to combat invasive plants in the long term is to invest in native plants. Switch to natural grassFor example, it has multiple financial and environmental benefits.
Native grasses and/or wildflowers are well adapted to your area. They require less water and treatment than traditional monoculture lawns, reducing your expenses.
Additionally, they benefit beneficial pollinators, including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, on which an estimated 35% of the world’s food crops depend, according to the United States. Department of Agriculture.
The former commenter continued: “All we can do as humans is try to educate those who are open to it and do our part to fix the problem. Getting rid of any invasive species even if it’s just a seed is better than nothing.”
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