Plants Personalities Defined: Non-Native, Invasive and Aggressive: Four Seasons Gardening Webinar

What’s in a name? We often hear terms like non-native, invasive, and aggressive used interchangeably — but they mean different things and can become confusing or problematic when used in the wrong context. Discover the differences between these commonly confused terms and learn how to use them properly. This webinar was originally recorded on March 27, 2023. - - - - - - - - - The University of Illinois Extension Horticulture YouTube channel is your destination for educational content on topics addressing food production and environmental protection. For more about Extension’s horticulture work, visit: https://extension.illinois.edu/plants Follow University of Illinois Extension here: Extension blogs: https://go.illinois.edu/ILextensionBlogs Facebook:   / uiextension   Twitter:   / ilextension   Instagram:   / ilextension   Pinterest:   / uiextension   0:00 Introduction 1:12 Notes on native plants 3:57 Bald cypress 4:44 Spread by indigenous peoples? 6:05 Nativar, cultivar, and variety 8:55 Non-Native 9:45 Example - Maples 12:31 Example - Osage orange 13:39 Established 17:58 Native invasive? 19:34 Nuisance 20:41 Example - Northern sea oats 22:51 Illinois Exotic Weed Act 23:49 Illinois Designated Exotic Weeds 25:40 Noxious weeds in Illinois 27:06 Illinois Injurious Species Rule 28:38 Questions?