Vines

Nonnative vines are among the most troublesome invaders because they often form the densest infestations, making control efforts difficult, especially the application of herbicide. Many of these vines overtop even mature forests and often form mixed infestations with nonnative trees and shrubs.

Focusing on vine species, this section covers more than seven exotics invading southern forests, including Japanese honeysuckle, Oriental bittersweet, kudzu, yam, wintercreeper, Japanese climbing fern, and wisteria.