The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) Encourages Citizens to Report Presence of Invasives using EDDMapS In November, amid the oranges and browns of fall foliage, the yellow-green leaves of bush honeysuckle are especially apparent, and a reminder of the...
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Fall Planting – Skip the Invasives and Plant More Natives!
Fall is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers, so it’s also the best time to be thinking about incorporating native plants into your garden and landscape. MoIP is asking Missourians to skip the invasive plants and choose native plants instead!...
Presenting the 2022 Invasive Plant Action Award Winner
The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 Invasive Plant Action Award, Individual Professional category. As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP)...
Callery Pear Buy-back Event 4/26/22
HOW TO SIGN UP & GET ONE FREE TREE Are you ready to get a free replacement tree? Signing up is easy. (Want to know which species of replacement trees are available for your location? See step 2 below.) Step 1: Choose your location and click the link below to sign...
Presenting the 2021 Invasive Plant Action Awards Winners
THE MISSOURI INVASIVE PLANT COUNCIL (MOIP) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THE 2021 INVASIVE PLANT ACTION AWARDS. As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) announces the winner of this...
We Value Your Input: Education Tools Survey
Complete the survey below (or click here to open in a new window) survey regarding educational tools to identify and control invasive plants. We have developed a statewide assessment of 142 invasive plants, a printable list of top 25 expanding invasive plants in...
Help Stop Invasive Species: Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force presents Top 25 Expanding Invasive Plants list for public education during National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part I — February 22–28, 2021
Contact: info@moinvasives.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Help Stop Invasive Species: Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force presents Top 25 Expanding Invasive Plants list for public education during National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part I — February 22–28, 2021...
Good News for 2020: Individuals and Groups Recognized for Invasive Plant Action in Missouri
Contact: info@moinvasives.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Awards program of the Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force recognizes exemplary work in invasive plant early detection and control. JEFFERSON CITY (November 12, 2019)—As public awareness grows about the harmful...
Awards Presented for Invasive Plant Action in Missouri
New awards program of the Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force to recognize exemplary work in invasive plant early detection and control. As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force (MoIP) bestowed new...
Missouri Department of Agriculture Asks Residents to Report Unsolicited Seed Shipments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Agriculture has received reports from residents of unsolicited seeds being delivered from foreign countries such as China and surrounding areas. Missouri’s announcement follows several states who have also reported...
Invasive Landscaping Plants Now Illegal to Sell in Indiana
Among the big headlines this month was this big piece of invasive plant news from the Indianapolis Star: "Landscaping Plants Now Illegal to Sell in Indiana." “Under the Terrestrial Plant Rule, these plants are prohibited from being sold, gifted, exchanged or even...
2020 Award Nominations
MPF, its Grow Native! program, and the Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force (MoIP), which MPF administers, is now accepting nominations for its MPF awards (prairie pioneer, prairie professional, prairie communicator, prairie volunteer, and prairie landowner); Grow...
Native forest plants rebound when invasive shrubs are removed
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Removing invasive shrubs to restore native forest habitat brings a surprising result, according to Penn State researchers, who say desired native understory plants display an unexpected ability and vigor to recolonize open spots. Read More...
You Should Be Concerned When This Plant Goes Vertical
St. Louis Community College-Meramec takes action to remove an aggressive, exotic vine that is invading St. Louis and Missouri. The sycamore tree was so smothered by a dense vine that its white trunk appeared green. The campus of St. Louis Community College-Meramec...
Sudden Oak Death confirmed in Missouri
Consumers should properly dispose of infected rhododendrons and lilac plants [link to release] JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture, in coordination with USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service, has detected ramorum blight on rhododendron...
Callery Pear Buy-back Event in St. Louis, MO — April 26, 2019
Do your part to reduce this highly invasive tree that threatens native wildlife and causes difficulties for private and public landowners, and receive a free native tree! Jefferson City, MO (April 15, 2019)—Homeowners with an invasive tree in their yard can celebrate...
Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force Unveils Statewide Invasive Plant Assessment Feb. 7, 2019
New online tool will help prioritize invasive plant management efforts throughout Missouri Jefferson City, MO (February 8, 2019)—Yesterday, at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference in Osage Beach, MO, Dr. Quinn Long, a member of the Missouri Invasive Plant Task...
2019 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium Accepting Abstracts
The 6th annual Illinois Invasive Species Symposium will be held on May 23 at the Champaign County Extension Auditorium in Champaign, IL. Mark that date in your calendars because this event will provide an opportunity to learn about projects and programs underway to...
Invasive to Watch This Season
Round leaf (Oriental) bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is a perennial deciduous, climbing, woody vine that can grow to lengths of 60 feet and up to 4 inches in diameter. The striated bark is brown to dark brown. The smooth twigs can range from light gray to dark brown. The alternate, elliptical to rounded leaves are light green and 2-5 inches long. Small, inconspicuous, axillary, greenish white flowers bloom from May to early June. Small, round fruits are green when young; ripen to yellow; then split to reveal showy, scarlet berries that persist into winter. Celastrus orbiculatus is often found in old home sites, fields, and road edges. The fast-growing vines can cover, shade, and outcompete other vegetation, and even girdle and kill large trees.