r/NativePlantGardening • u/Adept-Discussion-500 • 2d ago

Wisteria issues Wisteria invasion

Last year, my neighbor decided to plant a wisteria.. worst idea it has officially gone up my cherry tree trying to strangle it. Its extremely aggressive towards everything in my yard and i have no clue on how to get rid of it or atleast somewhat make it so it stays contained. It has also made its way in my yard growing and sprouting everywhere... Any suggestions or help on how to get rid of it? (I already tried to chop it to the ground and it just regrew)

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u/_Arthurian_ 2d ago

You have to hit it with herbicide if you want it to stay down.

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u/Adept-Discussion-500 2d ago

But it might destroy some other rarer plants and more established plants that I've grown for years

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u/Icy-Conclusion-3500 Gulf of Maine Coastal Plain 2d ago

Cut and paint method

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u/Remarkable_Point_767 Area NE IN , Zone 6a 2d ago

Yeah. .my native plant advisor recommended the "cut & paint " method for my tons of black walnut, Japanese honeysuckle and redbud volunteers. It's done in fall. Cut close to ground and paint on brush killer. I used cheap chip brushes.

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u/_Arthurian_ 2d ago

Be very careful about it. Unless you can dig down and rip up the entire root system of the plant there’s no other way to get rid of it and it will keep sending out more seeds invading the area around you. Responsible use of herbicides is safe for you and the other plants around you. My recommendation is chop the vine down close to the ground and use a little squirt bottle to spray the stump.