Common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn retain their leaves well into late fall, so now is a good time to identify and control this invasive shrub. Buckthorn out-competes native plants, degrades ...

Invasive plants can be a major headache for homeowners when they show up on property, not only because of this, but also ...

Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) are species of invasive shrubs that have begun to cause problems across the United States. Considered restricted noxious ...

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 ...

Eric Becker (left) and Timothy Jones pull out invasive buckthorn plants by the roots at Dow Gardens Monday afternoon. If allowed to grow freely, the plant will take over an entire area. The exotic ...

October is a great time of year to spot and manage the buckthorn on your property. Buckthorn is a tall shrub or small tree that can reach 25 feet tall. It is commonly found in the understory of ...

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 ...

Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources lists common (European) buckthorn and glossy buckthorn as the non-native, invasive buckthorn species found in Minnesota. Both species can grow as shrubs or ...

I have a couple of questions about buckthorn. I was told recently that the five trees that I have in my back yard are buckthorn. I never knew what they were, but I certainly did not think buckthorn, ...

CAPE NEDDICK — Help eradicate alien invaders! Come learn about the "early detection and rapid response" philosophy and how to identify the prolific Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and Glossy ...

Buckthorn is a nasty plant that is taking over woodlands, wetlands, prairies and other natural habitats. You may have some growing in your own yard and not know it. Buckthorn was introduced to the ...

While spring gardening might not be foremost on residents’ minds during a snowstorm, the state announced Friday it will ban plant sales of certain pampas grasses and two varieties of buckthorn. The ...