Fall is a beloved time of year for many Minnesotans, and for good reason! We get to enjoy the vibrant colors of maples, oaks, sumac, dogwoods, and other native trees and shrubs as they transition with the weather. But as the leaves drop, you might notice something out of place in your woods or along the trails: patches of persistent, incongruous green foliage.

While other native plants have changed colors or dropped their leaves, this contrasting green should raise a red flag. Many invasive trees and shrubs hold onto their leaves later into the fall than our native species. This gives them a significant competitive advantage as they’re taking in the extra sunlight. Fortunately, this makes them easy to spot and manage.

As a bonus, fall is also the ideal time to treat and manage woody inva

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