The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests
PUBLICATION SERIES W1924
Invasive Species
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Summary
A Tennessee guide to recognizing and controlling common non-native invasive plants that threaten forests, parks, and neighborhoods. Covers how species like kudzu, tree-of-heaven, callery pear, Japanese stiltgrass, honeysuckles, privet, miscanthus, princess tree, and autumn olive spread, why early action matters, and why repeated treatments are often needed to kill roots and prevent reseeding. Summarizes practical control options including mowing or pulling, prescribed fire in some settings, and label-based herbicide methods such as foliar, basal bark, cut stump, and hack-and-squirt using products like glyphosate and triclopyr.
Publications in Series: Invasive Species
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests
The Introduction, Spread, and Control of Non-Native, Invasive Species in Tennessee Forests: Kudzu
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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