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Rosa Multiflora
This is another "good idea" for erosion control that has turned out to be a problem for farmers in Virginia.
This immigrant is invasive, spreading by broadcasting thousands of seeds from each plant and quickly takes over a fence line, eliminating native plants.
It is known by its botanical name, perhaps because it hasn't been around long enough to develop a common name —but see mine to the left!
As far as I'm concerned the Rosa multiflora shrub has only two redeeming qualities: it does prevent erosion and the flowers are pretty!
This bush grows rapidly, forming a 10 -foot diameter mass in one season that is composed of springy, impenetrable branches bearing inch-long thorns.
I appreciate the beauty of its blooms, but the price for erosion control is just too high.
Autumn Olive is another species imported for erosion control that can also be invasive. But because its positive attributes far outweigh its negatives, I've spent a lot of time keeping it within bounds. Click here to see why: Autumn Olive.
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