- Black Walnut Native
- Smells a tad like walnut. Leaves have approx. 12 or 13 serrated edges.
- Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima Invasive
- Tree of Heaven, aka “Stink Tree” is an incredibly fast growing tree reaching up to 70 feet and spreading prolifically by seed. While pushing out native species, it produces a chemical compound, ailanthone, that inhibits the growth of other nearby plants.
- For small numbers of Tree of Heaven, consider chemical-free options like digging the plant out or cutting it at ground level, watching for re-sprouts and cutting again. This approach forces a plant to draw on the food reserves in its roots and eventually starves it, killing it in place. To be effective, the cutting of the re-growth must be frequent enough to prevent leaf-out and recharging of the roots.
- White Mulberry Morus alba
- White Mulberry poses an ecological threat by displacing native species, possibly hybridizing with and transmitting a root disease to the native Red Mulberry (Morus rubra). It can also be easily mistaken for Red Mulberry. See reference for identification. White mulberry seedlings may be controlled by pulling or digging the plant out. Consult the link above to learn about the plant’s ecology.
- Red Mulberry Morus rubra
- Red Mulberry fruit are longer (about an inch) and solitary whereas the white mulberry fruit is smaller and comes in clusters.
- Linked here is a helpful guide to help with identification.