Invasive Plants in Marianna

Burning Bush

Eunonymus alatus, commonly known as "Burning Bush" or "Winged Euonymus" is highly invasive and seen in many Marianna yards. It was first introduced to the U.S, from Asia, around 1860 as an ornamental landscape plant. The bright red foliage is attractive, I'll give the plant that much. But after a few weeks, the leaves drop and for the remainder of the year, the plant is nothing about which to brag. It's primarily spread by birds dispersing the bright-red fruits. Personally, I recommend never planting it, and to the person whose property in which the photos were taken, I suggested that he tear the entire plant out, roots and all, and burn it, just like I did with my beautiful mountain of yellow forsythia, also highly invasive, years ago. I avoid any chemical treatments and use hot water and vinegar when it comes to the removal of some stubborn plants.

Japanese Barberry 

Japanese barberry is a non-native woody shrub. It was introduced as a replacement for non-invasive common barberry that would not transmit black stem rust. It is now listed as invasive in many states.

HERE is a list of plants the DCNR lists as invasive, in case you'd like to learn more. Also, if you don't want the pretty red color in fall, consider planting a non-native species such as winterberry (needs male and female to get the red berries), red chokecherry, or highbush cranberry. If you're wanting height, red maples deliver a showy red in autumn.