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Wild bush growing is this invasive? #808535

Asked August 29, 2022, 12:40 PM EDT

What species this wild bush growing in my field and is it invasive? It's on the edge of CRP land. Many of the same species grow in this field wildly.

Wright County Minnesota

Expert Response

Any chance you could take a few close up pictures - leaves, bark, stems? 
Julie Weisenhorn, Extension Educator - Horticulture University of Minnesota Replied August 29, 2022, 4:32 PM EDT

Do these help?

The Question Asker Replied August 31, 2022, 11:22 AM EDT
Thanks for the close up images. This appears to be Siberian elm, an invasive woody plant in Minnesota. This is a seedy plant that is common in our landscapes. It tends to overcome more desirable plants, so it should be removed. The MN DNR has a good webpage about the plant and methods of control:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialplants/woody/siberianelm.html
Julie Weisenhorn, Extension Educator - Horticulture University of Minnesota Replied August 31, 2022, 1:51 PM EDT

Thank you!!


The Question Asker Replied August 31, 2022, 2:04 PM EDT

After seeing videos online about the Siberian Elm, you are spot on!  Thanks so much for your help.  I will destroy these trees on my property.

The Question Asker Replied August 31, 2022, 2:29 PM EDT
Great to hear Vince! Thank you for managing invasive species on your property!
Julie Weisenhorn, Extension Educator - Horticulture University of Minnesota Replied August 31, 2022, 3:01 PM EDT

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