Bittersweet Invasion

wentworthwhitbreadIII · 06-28-2021, 02:32 PM

I have an enormous amount of Asian Bittersweet spreading on my property and am at a loss of what to do. Any recommendations to eradicate it or for a property maintenance contractor would be highly appreciated.

WinnisquamZ · 06-28-2021, 02:43 PM

I feel for you. Very difficult will take a few seasons to remove

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marinewife · 06-28-2021, 02:55 PM

We were just discussing this today at our Wolfeboro garden club clean up at Bean Park.

The future railroad museum had a ton of it and and it was pulled up by its roots, disposed in bags because seeds spread and the vine itself has runners.

Roundup will kill it, but the runners and roots really have to be attacked as well or it'll show up again. Do frequent checks and remove it anytime you see it.

It's a monster!

tis · 06-28-2021, 06:45 PM

It IS a monster and it is everywhere! It is choking out trees on main roads.

SAB1 · 06-28-2021, 09:28 PM

It is awful stuff and so prevalent now. I’ve heard from some that turkeys are key to spreading it.

wentworthwhitbreadIII · 06-29-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

It is awful stuff and so prevalent now. I’ve heard from some that turkeys are key to spreading it.

That makes sense. We have a ton of them that visit everyday. Anyone have a bittersweet and turkey soup recipe :-)?

06-28-2021, 02:32 PM	#1
wentworthwhitbreadIII Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 54 Thanks: 14 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Bittersweet Invasion I have an enormous amount of Asian Bittersweet spreading on my property and am at a loss of what to do. Any recommendations to eradicate it or for a property maintenance contractor would be highly appreciated.

06-28-2021, 02:43 PM	#2
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,120 Thanks: 215 Thanked 678 Times in 451 Posts	I feel for you. Very difficult will take a few seasons to remove Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-28-2021, 02:55 PM	#3
marinewife Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: the quiet side of the lake Posts: 110 Thanks: 56 Thanked 65 Times in 32 Posts	We were just discussing this today at our Wolfeboro garden club clean up at Bean Park. The future railroad museum had a ton of it and and it was pulled up by its roots, disposed in bags because seeds spread and the vine itself has runners. Roundup will kill it, but the runners and roots really have to be attacked as well or it'll show up again. Do frequent checks and remove it anytime you see it. It's a monster!

06-28-2021, 06:45 PM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	It IS a monster and it is everywhere! It is choking out trees on main roads.

06-28-2021, 09:28 PM	#5
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 193 Thanked 335 Times in 243 Posts	It is awful stuff and so prevalent now. I’ve heard from some that turkeys are key to spreading it.

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