Weed Trees & Trees to Avoid
What is a Weed Tree?
Weed trees are a species of trees with high seed germination rates, meaning they grow rapidly and colonize quickly. The issue with these trees is that they become very invasive to your property, but can also pose a risk to utility lines and cause problems with equipment.
How Can You Keep Weed Trees at Bay?
Luckily, you can manage the presence or weed trees on your property. The key is pulling them out of your yard early. If you pull them from your yard while they're a small seedling, you can save a lot of time and effort in the long run. If left untreated, you may need a professional to come and do expensive tree work to remove them.
What are some weed trees in our area?
Mulberry
Russian olive
Siberian elm
Tree of Heaven
Cottonwood
Trees to avoid:
- Cottonwoods & Poplars Populus Species
- Weeping Willow Salix Species
- Australian Willow Salix Species
- Silver Maple Acer saccharinum
- American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis
- Trees of Heaven Ailanthis altissima
- Russian Olive Elaeangnus angustifolia
- Black Locust Robina pseudoacacia
- Elms Ulmus Species