Researchers receive USDA funding to combat devilishly invasive tree-of-heaven
October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
The tree-of-heaven is not so heavenly.
The devilishly invasive plant from Asia grows quickly in natural areas and backyards, taking over habitats intended for native species. Its ecosystem impacts go far beyond that of just plants.
The tree-of-heaven is the native host to the invasive and destructive spotted lanternfly, a visually striking insect that colonizes quickly and destroys ju . . .
The tree-of-heaven is not so heavenly.
The devilishly invasive plant from Asia grows quickly in natural areas and backyards, taking over habitats intended for native species. Its ecosystem impacts go far beyond that of just plants.
The tree-of-heaven is the native host to the invasive and destructive spotted lanternfly, a visually striking insect that colonizes quickly and destroys ju . . .