Buckthorn is an invasive woody plant. The Department of Agriculture lists it as a restricted noxious weed, which makes it illegal to sell, propagate or plant buckthorn. It does not, however, require ...

Buckthorn, an undesirable shrub that is invading our natural areas and displacing native plants, has received a lot of attention lately. In displacing the natural flora, Buckthorn degrades wildlife ...

CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA — Research is underway at the University of Minnesota Crookston to determine if goats are a good way to control buckthorn, an invasive weed. Professors Leslie Lekatz and Matt ...

Common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn retain their leaves well into late fall, so now is a good time to identify and control this invasive shrub. Buckthorn out-competes native plants, degrades ...

Buckthorn is becoming one of Minnesota’s most damaging invasive plants. If it is present in your woodland, it really becomes aggressive and invasive. I’ve even found it in my flower beds — no doubt ...

This year’s unseasonably warm winter weather and little snow cover makes woody plant control easier in home and agricultural landscapes. Removing invasive plants like buckthorn is more successful in ...

Buckthorn is a nasty invasive species that’s undermining Northland forests, but there are ways to get rid of it before it gets rid of native species. Duluth’s neighbor to the north, the city of Rice ...

Q. Buckthorn has become a major problem throughout Minnesota. Can planting native species help suppress the growth of buckthorn, especially after buckthorn is removed from an area? A. Depending on the ...

I just moved into a new home and need to get rid of buckthorn trees that seem to have gotten a foothold in my new garden. What is a good strategy to deal with this pesky weed? Common buckthorn grows ...

Buckthorn is a nasty plant that is taking over woodlands, wetlands, prairies and other natural habitats. You may have some growing in your own yard and not know it. Buckthorn was introduced to the ...