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NC Bradford Pear Bounty in Buncombe- April 25th, 2026

DATE: April 25th, 2026TIME: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.WHERE:Buncombe County Interchange Building59 Woodfin place, Asheville, NC 28801

Four-panel collage: kudzu vine mass, purple flower cluster, hairy seed pod, heart-shaped leaves

Invasive Plant BOLO: Kudzu

Pueraria montana (Kudzu)Kudzu is one of the most notorious invasive plants present in WNC. Kudzu was originally brought to the U.S. primarily for its ornamental characteristics and ability to rapidly…

Photo of alternative heart-shaped leaves with white flower spikes that are 4-6" long borne on red stems characteristic of Japanese knotweed.

Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Knotweed

Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) Japanese knotweed leaves and flowers are identifiable features of this plant. Photo credit: Liz West (NCSU Plant Toolbox).Japanese knotweed is prevalent all…

Picture of miscanthus sinensis seedheads and growth form.

Invasive Plant BOLO: Maidenhair Grass

Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden grass) Maiden grass is prevalent all across WNC. It is most commonly found in areas of construction, roadsides, newly cleared land, or eroded property that receives ample…

Photo of tree-of-heaven in a forested setting.

Invasive Plant BOLO: Tree-of-Heaven

Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven) Tree-of-Heaven is a common invasive plant across the southeast, including here in WNC. Tree-of-Heaven was first introduced in the United States as an ornamental…

Dense cluster of narrow green bamboo-like leaves and stems

Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Stiltgrass

Microstegium vimineum (Japanese stiltgrass)This invasive sprawling annual grass is a huge issue across WNC. Known as a voracious seeder (a single plant can disperse over 1,000 viable seeds), Japanese…

Branch with glossy round green leaves and small clustered pale flower buds

Invasive Plant BOLO: Oriental Bittersweet

Celastrus orbiculatus (Oriental bittersweet)This invasive deciduous woody vine was introduced to the United States from Southeast Asia in the 1860’s as an ornamental plant. Known for its prolific…

Pile of uprooted trees and debris with damaged cars by roadside, water tower behind

How to Choose a Tree Care Company to Aid in Disaster Clean-Up

After a disaster, tree clean-up is a priority especially in western North Carolina. It is important to remember that when hiring a tree care company, that not all companies are equal.Beware of people…

Round-Up: It Always Pays to Read the Label!

Glyphosate is a commonly used post emergent, broad-spectrum herbicide in the residential and commercial landscape today. Recently I have heard from some folks struggling to find glyphosate available…

Gardener in orange shirt trimming shrubs in a sunny landscaped garden

NC Landscape Contractor Recertification Workshop- July 8th, 2024

Do you have a NC Landscape Contractor's license and are in need of recertification credit? Then join us for this comprehensive program designed to give you 5 technical credits and 2 business credits…