An invasive plant does not naturally occur in the native ecosystem, has few, if any controls in that habitat, easily out competes the native plants and typically causes harm to that habitat and/or the economy. While the number of non-native plant species that have become invasive is quite small, those few have dramatically altered the environment—in some cases completely eliminating entire natural communities. There are solutions and progress is being made. You can make a difference with your landscape, and our Bring Conservation Home Advisors can assist you in doing so.

Bush Honeysuckle

Wintercreeper

Callery Pear (Bradford Pear)

Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation for additional details on the top non-native invasive plants in Missouri.