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Discussion in 'Nature/Habitat/Garden Corner' started by OSimpson, Oct 6, 2012.

  1. OSimpson

    OSimpson Certified Master Naturalist

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    WHAT YOU CAN DO
    Homeowners can help by removing non-native, invasive species from their yards and replacing them with non-invasive alternatives. Before purchasing a plant, ask your nurseryman if the species you’re considering can become invasive.
    Native alternatives for your own home landscaping:

    • Don’t plant: Amur honeysuckle. Plant: spicebush (Lindera benzoin), nine-bark (Physocarpus opulifolius), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) or bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora).

    • Don’t plant:     winter creeper (Euonymus fortunei), English ivy (Hedera helix) and periwinkle (Vinca minor) vines. Plant: coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)

    • Don’t plant: burning bush. Plant: maple leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) or fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica).

    • Don’t plant: Bradford pear. Plant: fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus), eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) or downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea).

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    OSimpson, Oct 6, 2012
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