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Invasive Vines #820280

Asked February 13, 2023, 12:09 PM EST

Hello, I was wondering if you could identify the invasive vines that grew in Meadowood Park and let me know if it is best to remove them in the winter when they are brown? How can they be prevented from returning in the spring? I would hate them to kill the shrubs and trees in the park. Thank you !

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

HI, 

It appears to be mostly Porcelainberry vine with maybe another type of vine intertwined with it. It is a little difficult to differentiate in the photos. It takes persistence with constant removal of the vine and berries before they can be eaten by birds or go to seed to help manage its spread. 

We understand the desire to remove invasive plants, however we don't recommend doing this without permission on public property. You could try contacting the park management or county office to see if there are volunteer groups that meet to help clean up invasive plants in that park setting. You could also research for different local groups that tackle projects like this. Social media is a good place to ask or seek out such information. Maybe asking at your county extension office about a Master Gardening group that would do this type of work, or they may suggest different local groups that do. One volunteer group that shows presence in Baltimore City is called Weed Warriors. You could contact them to see if they have presence throughout the county as well. 

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us again. 

Emily 

Thank you so much for this information! Lack of control of invasive vines on public land increases the problem for the surrounding areas. Plus, it is a tragedy to let beautiful trees and plants die from lack of concern. I’ll look up the suggestions you sent and see if we can get help for their removal and see if a plan can be put in place for ongoing control.   
Have a good day, Susan 

On Feb 14, 2023, at 12:43 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

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