Every region struggles with its own distinct invasive. Yet few plants are the bane of as many landowners and conservationists ...

Glossy buckthorn, a small, woody tree from the Rhamnaceae family, is an understory invasive that produces large amounts of seeds and outcompetes many native species. It’s also both sun and shade ...

Get some tips on how to recognize and eradicate glossy buckthorn, an invasive species. Get some tips on how to recognize and eradicate glossy buckthorn, an invasive species. No weather data available ...

Q: Can you please explain how to distinguish common buckthorn (which is invasive) from alderleaf buckthorn (which I see is listed as a desirable native plant)? The Seek app can distinguish them but it ...

June’s weed of the month is glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus). Glossy buckthorn is a highly invasive large shrub or small tree native to Europe and Asia. It threatens riparian, wetland and upland ...

It is likely that you have common buckthorn in your garden. I also battle buckthorn in my home garden. The large buckthorns in my neighbor’s backyard mean that buckthorn removal is a constant annual ...

Dear Master Gardener: I’m looking for projects I can do during this weird snowless winter. Is this a good time to remove buckthorn? Answer: Yes, winter can be an excellent time to go after your ...