Liana (Climbing Vine) InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Reynoutria compacta [Japanese Knotweed] Handsome groundcover with summer color. Adaptable to poor, dry soils. Just a root cutting stuck in poor soil will lead to an aggressive spreading groundcover. Spreads by underground stems; can be very invasive. Fall color not attractive (best to mow it down in the fall).
Shrub/Tree InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Rhamnus cathartica [Common Buckthorn] Tolerates most sites. Dioecious. Very invasive, by the seeds that birds love to eat; probably best to refrain from planting this species in the landscape. Susceptible to rusts (Puccinia coronata), that also attacks oats (in oat growing areas, buckthorn eradication is recommended). The bark, leaves, and fruit were once used in purgatives, thus one of this plant's common names, "Purging Buckthorn".
Shrub Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum' [Roseum Rosebay Rhododendron] 'Roseum' requires wind and shade protection, although it is a vigorous grower. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.
Shrub Rhododendron sp. [Rhododendron] The massive genus of Rhododendron has between 800 and 900 species and countless hybrids and cultivars of numerous sizes, flower colors, and hardiness levels. Plants of this genus can be evergreen or deciduous. Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron genus.
Shrub Rhodotypos scandens [Black Jetbead] Relatively trouble-free. Tolerant of a variety of soils and environments, particularly dryness and shade. Commonly becomes straggly if growing in a site that is too dry or too wet.
Shrub Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' [sold as Tiger Eyes®] [Cutleaf Tiger Eyes Staghorn Sumac] The Tiger Eyes cultivar makes a great landscape plant as it suckers less than the species, and for it's nice foliage.
Shrub Indiana Native Ribes americanum [American Black Currant] American Black Currant is a shade and wet soil tolerant shrub species often found in our Indiana woodlands. Small greenish-white flowers bloom in May which leads to dark red to black fruits that ripen in late August/September. When placed in full sun, a brilliant reddish orange fall color is produced but often golden yellow in the fall. The edible fruits are used in jams and jellies and are desirable food source for wildlife. An alternative…
Shrub InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Rosa multiflora [Multiflora Rose] Highly invasive. Multiflora rose was imported from Eastern Asia in the late 1700s as an ornamental, in erosion control, and as a living fence. his bush forms dense strands that interfere with other woody species and replaces native plants on forest edges. In Indiana, it is illegal to move, plant, or distribute multiflora rose without a permit, according to DNR DEPP Admin code 312 IAC 18-3-13. It is designated a noxious weed in several states…
Tree Indiana Native Sassafras albidum [Common Sassafras] Roots sucker and form thickets, which may or may not be desirable. Sassafras tea contains safrole, a mild carcinogen banned in food products. Iron chlorosis in high pH can turn leaves yellow.
