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Invasive
This landscape plant spreads rapidly by seed into natural areas where it out-competes our native trees
and shrubs. Did you know it now has . �,° ,
a foothold on our community?
What happens when buckthorn has �, I
been planted as an ornamental ,
shrub, hedgerow,shelterbelt,or ' o
tree in your backyard?
An impenetrable, messy thicket
grows that:
• Out-competes native plants for
nutrients, light, and moisture.
• Degrades wildlife habitat.
• Threatens the future of forests,
wetlands, prairies, and other
natural habitats.
• Contributes to erosion by out-
competing plants on the forest
floor that help hold soil in place.
• Serves as host to other pests, such as crown rust fungus and soybean aphid.
• Creates messy fruits that stain sidewalks and driveways.
• Lacks"natural controls," such as insects or disease that would curb its growth.
Menasha has been taking action:
• Clovis Grove Park was cleared on Buckthorn this past winter
• A plan for Banta Point is being developed, systematically replacing it with native screening
plantings where needed
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For more information on how you can help,contact TBD @ City Hall and check out these DNR websites:
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