November - 2020

Nov 1, 2020

Python Vine

Asiatic (Oriental) Bittersweet AKA Python Vine or Round-leaved Bittersweet is a monster. This woody vine is an east Asia native that has been in the U.S. since about the Civil War. But, like so many of our 100 or so (and counting) invasive exotic plant species, there was considerable lag time between introduction, naturalization and becoming a widespread ecological problem. Python Vine became an issue in the northeast states first but its monsterous behavior is now on display

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

Python Vine

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