RIP TIPS for Shrubs, Vines, Non-Woody Plants and Trees

The photos here were taken in Sligo Creek Park, with a few exceptions indicated. References include websites and several of the books cited at the Recognizing Plants web page. Comments and corrections are invited. E-mail Sally Gagné February 2006 Invasive Plant Records from 1970 The following invasive plants were listed as present in Sligo by Dorothy Salisbury in her Plant List of 1970-71. See the Salisbury Notes web page. Click on the category name or photo to get specific RIP TIPS.
Shrubs	Barberry, occasional in open woods Bamboo Bush honeysuckle, frequent along creek Multiflora rosa, frequent in sunny areas [The native Pasture Rose was also found then, but not now -SG] Privet, rare Rose of Sharon
Vines	English ivy, infrequent, escape found near houses Japanese honeysuckle, ubiquitous Kudzu, rare, on exposed banks Paulownia, rare Wintercreeper, rare
Non-Woody	Beefsteak Plant, occasional on roadsides Crocus and daffodils Garlic mustard, rare, at wood edges Mugwort, frequent in open area Periwinkle, occasional groundcover in woods Thistle, Canada, rare, in open sun
Trees	Ailanthus Mimosa, occasional in open woods Mulberry, White, frequent along creek Norway Maple, rare