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Georgia Invasive Plant List: Know Before You Grow

The Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council categorizes invasives by threat level. The Georgia Invasive Species Task Force offers homeowner pamphlets. Check these before planting aggressive spreaders like Chinese privet.

Chinese privet

Chinese privet seed

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