Invasive Trees Spread Rapidly Across the U.S., Bans Fail to Stop Them

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Privet's fast-growing dense foliage attracts landscape buyers, while birds and wind spread its seeds into natural forests.

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Tree of Heaven multiplies across North America through 300,000 seeds per tree and persistent root fragments after removal.

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Bradford Pear's beautiful white spring blossoms hide its invasive nature, leading states to ban sales including hybrids.

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Russian Olive floats its way through waterways since 1900s, defying state bans through continued mail-order nursery sales.

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Norway Maple self-seeds across urban areas, its shallow roots and dense shade preventing native plant survival.

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Black Locust's rapid growth and thorny stems spread beyond its southeastern roots despite beneficial native qualities.

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Experts Chris Roddick and Matt Mattus warn gardeners about these deceptively beautiful but ecosystem-destroying trees.

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Local regulations now restrict these trees' sales as their rapid spread threatens native forest survival.

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Your location determines which trees become invasive, making expert consultation necessary before planting any new species.

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