List of invasive plant species in New Jersey


Numerous plants have been introduced to the US state of New Jersey in the last four hundred years, and many of them have become invasive species that compete with the native plants and suppress their growth. Duke Farms identified 55 invasive species on its property and investigates methods to control them. Major invaders are:
PictureScientific NameCommon Name
Acer platanoidesNorway maple
Ailanthus altissimatree of heaven
Alliaria petiolatagarlic mustad
Ampelopsis glandulosa
Aralia elataJapanese angelica tree
Berberis thunbergiiJapanese barberry
Celastrus orbiculatusOriental bittersweet
Centaurea maculosaspotted knapweed
Cirsium arvenseCanada thistle
Dipsacus fullonumwild teasel
Elaeagnus umbellataJapanese silverberry
Euonymus alatuswinged spindle
Lonicera japonicaJapanese honeysuckle
Lonicera maackiiAmur honeysuckle
Lythrum salicariapurple loosestrife
Microstegium vimineumJapanese stiltgrass
Miscanthus sinensismaiden silvergrass
Ranunculus ficarialesser celandine
Reynoutria japonicaAsian knotweed
Rhamnus catharticabuckthorn
Robinia pseudoacaciablack locust
Rosa multifloramultiflora rose
Rubus phoenicolasiusJapanese wineberry