Experts have sound the alarm over silent alien invaders wreaking havoc in Aussie backyards that could cost homeowners thousands, as shocking footage shows a 5.5m monster torn from a tank.

Instead, they're non-native, introduced species that slip past their cultivated boundaries and compete with the local biodiversity. Today, invasive plants have caused the decline of over 18% of the ...

A dense shrub with many small branches, Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), was first introduced to the U.S. in the late 1880s. Although used widely as living privacy screens to take advantage of ...

That doesn’t mean all non-native plants are invasive, however, McKernan said. In fact, some non-native plants have become staples to the Kansas landscape.

Callery pear trees, though once popular, are now illegal to plant, grow or sell in Ohio due to their invasive nature. The trees spread easily as birds eat their fruit and disperse the seeds widely.

Posted: Mar 28, 2025 / 04:56 PM CDT Updated: Mar 28, 2025 / 04:56 PM CDT ST. LOUIS – Bradford pear trees, an incredibly invasive and non-native species, are back and spreading fast across Missouri.

Root system: 'Opt for trees with non-invasive, shallow roots that won’t interfere with foundations, driveways, or underground utilities.' Size and spread: 'Be mindful of the eventual height and canopy ...

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — A small invasive insect has been detected in two more Michigan counties, making a total of 11 Michigan counties where the pest has been detected and is killing off ...

He says, "You do not want to plant a tree that starts small but eventually outgrows the space. The key is to select trees with controlled or slow growth, compact shapes, and non-invasive root ...

The Invasive Species Council is in the process of reviewing the Bradford pear now for the next iteration of the Terrestrial Plants Rule, but they're also trying to be careful given how small ...

Washington State Climate change is helping several resilient invasive plant species take root in Washington By Cassie Diamond CascadePBS.org Updated January 3, 2025 3:06 PM ...

Last winter, the conservancy hired N.C.-based Native Roots LLC, which specializes in removing non-native invasive plants, to restore the habitat where invasives had taken over, Ruark said.