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I bought this property 5 years ago and this shrub has taken over everything. Can you tell me what it is and how to remove it.
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Shrub #840617
Asked July 14, 2023, 9:25 AM EDT
I bought this property 5 years ago and this shrub has taken over everything. Can you tell me what it is and how to remove it.
Charlevoix County Michigan
Expert Response
This looks to be Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) which is a native species, but it can become weedy in some environments. It can be controlled by cutting and removing the stumps or with fire. Here is a resource with more information.
https://www.misin.msu.edu/facts/detail/?project=misin&id=484&cname=Eastern%20redcedar
