All About Invasive Buckthorn

Buckthorn is an all-too-successful invasive shrub found in woodlands and in our yards. Learn how to identify buckthorn, how it threatens wildlife habitat and native plants, and how you can control it on your property, as well as the best hedge replacements. Presented by Matt Evans, Managing Ecologist of Woodlands at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action. This program was presented in partnership with the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force.
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[@henriettasaunders225]

Matt did a terrific job here. Helpful and practical - and very interesting! Thanks

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We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinking7860]

Im in uk we have buckthorn here also alder buckthorn which is better for wildlife