It's hard to ignore the glamour and glitz exotic plants can bring to the garden—who can resist a different shade of flowers, or a new, unusual fruit? Some exotics, however, are best avoided if they have a tendency to outcompete native varieties. read more
Invasive and Exotic Trees The following species have been listed on an invasive species list or noxious weed law in North America. For more information on each species, including the listing sources, images, and publication links, click on the species. read more
An invasive plant has the ability to thrive and spread aggressively outside its native range. read more