Eradicating Invasive Cherokee Rose: Persistence Required

Eradicating Invasive Cherokee Rose: Persistence Required

Wild Cherokee rose spreads by underground suckers; herbicides don't reach them.

Effective Method

1. Dig out every root fragment.
2. Repeatedly remove suckers: spray Roundup or pull/cut.
3. Roundup only kills top growth; constant defoliation eventually starves roots.

Large Scale

Contact Department of Agriculture—it's a recognized agricultural pest.