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WACHUSETT GARDEN CLUB
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Oriental bittersweet is a vine with thick branches. It’s leaves fall off in the winter and return in the spring. People brought it to the United States because it has pretty red berries covered by a yellow capsule. It also helped to stop soil erosion. However, bittersweet becomes very aggressive climbing trees, stopping them from getting nutrients by encircling the tree trunk and choking it. It’s dense leaves also smother native plants by covering and strangling stems and trunks as it covers the forest ground.
The seed is spread by humans and birds. Sometimes people use the fruits to make wreaths or in flower arrangements.
You can prevent the spread of bittersweet by following:
PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks  https://playcleango.org/
  • REMOVE plants, animals & mud from boots, gear, pets & vehicle.
  • CLEAN your gear before entering & leaving the recreation site.
  • STAY on designated roads & trails.
  • PLANT non-invasive species.

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