Asiatic Bittersweet, Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus Staff Tree Family (Celastraceae)
This information sheet describes the methods necessary to remove this invasive plant in Connecticut.
This vine is detrimental to trees and there is evidence that it is hybridizing with the native American bittersweet. Weekly mowing is an effective control of this vine. However, mowing less often will actually increase sucker growth. The information sheet states that the most effective method for treating large patches of the invasive bittersweet it through cut stump treatment.
2 Pages
8.5 X 11”
Authors
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Date Published
October 1999
October 1999
Publisher
University of Connecticut - CIPWG
Storrs, CT (US)
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Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Sub-Topics
Invasive Species
Invasive Species
State(s)/Region(s)
Conneticut
Conneticut
Keywords
Ecological Impact, Cut Stump Treatment, Foliar Spray, Ecological Impact, Cut Stump Treatment, Foliar Spray
Ecological Impact, Cut Stump Treatment, Foliar Spray, Ecological Impact, Cut Stump Treatment, Foliar Spray
Indexed By
MWCU&CF
MWCU&CF
