Shrubs

Invasive nonnative shrubs often occur with invasive tree species and present similar problems. Herbicide control options are similar to those for trees, but foliar sprays are often more effectively used against shrubs than against trees. All of the most common invasive shrubs are abundant seed producers, and their fruits are often consumed and spread by birds.

Focusing on shrub species, this section covers six exotics invading southern forests, including Chinese privet, multiflora rose, bush honeysuckles, autumn and thorny olives, and the winged burning bush.