PUBLICATION W1924B
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Kudzu
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Summary
Kudzu is a fast-growing perennial vine introduced from Asia that spreads by vines, rooted nodes, and long-lived root crowns with large starch-rich tubers. It can smother trees, shrubs, fences, and buildings and is hard to eliminate because roots fuel vigorous regrowth. Control usually takes several years and may combine mowing, prescribed burning, livestock grazing, and foliar herbicides such as glyphosate or triclopyr, with annual follow up to exhaust root reserves.
Publications in Series: Invasive Species
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests
Invasive Species Series: Princess Tree
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Japanese Stiltgrass
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Bush Honeysuckle and Japanese Honeysuckle
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Chinese Silvergrass
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Callery Pear
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Chinese Privet
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Autumn Olive
Invasive Species Series: Tree of Heaven
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