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Invasive Plant Rules in Abington, PA (2026)

1 verified invasive plant rules for Abington, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Bamboo Restrictions

Abington Township prohibits planting or growing running bamboo townshipwide, requiring existing bamboo be trimmed back 20 feet and rooted no closer than 10 feet to any pavement, sidewalk or public road, with removal costs charged to the owner.

Abington Bans Planting Running Bamboo

Heavy Restrictions

Abington Township Code § 108-12.C

(b) Prohibition. Except as provided in § 108C(3)(d) of this Code, upon the effective date of this chapter, the planting or growing of bamboo shall be prohibited within the Township, and no persons, property owners, tenants, or other individuals, entities, or corporations having control of property within the Township shall plant, cultivate, or cause to grow any bamboo on any lot or parcel of gr...

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