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Invasive Species
Invasive species are plants that have been introduced to an area
that can alter and damage the ecological relationship among native
species. The list below contains some of the more aggressive invasive
plants found in Bernards Township. The Environmental Commission
recommends that all development applications be checked against
this list to insure that invasive species are not listed. Township
residents should learn to identify each species. Due to their highly
aggressive nature, we urge you not to plant them on your property.
Trees
Black Locust - Robinia pseudoacacia
Norway Maple - Acer platanoides
Tree of Heaven - Alianthus altissima
Shrubs
Autumn Olive - Elaeaghus angustifolia
Japanese Barberry - Berberis thunbergii
Multiflora Rose - Rosa multiflora
Russian Olive - Elaeaghus angustifolia
Vines
Japanese Honeysuckle - Lonicera japonica
Oriental Bittersweet - Celastrus orbiculatus
Herbaceous
Common Reed - Phragmites australis
Japanese Knotweed - Polygonium cuspidatam
Purple Loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria
Grasses
Japanese Stilt Grass - Microstegium vimineum
For a complete list of invasive species, to aid in identification,
and to learn the best methods for control please visit the
United
States Department of Agriculture National Invasive Species Information
Center.