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Invasive Plant Rules in Brooklyn Park, MN (2026)

1 verified invasive plant rules for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Prohibited Species

New landscaping in Brooklyn Park cannot use nine listed tree and shrub species under Table 152.1012.2, including Common Buckthorn, Amur Maple, Siberian Elm, American Elm, and Cottonwood. The code bars them for high maintenance costs, surface roots, storm intolerance, messy fruiting, or disease and pest susceptibility.

Brooklyn Park Prohibited Tree and Shrub Species

Some Restrictions

Brooklyn Park City Code § 152.1012, Table 152.1012.2

Prohibited Tree and Shrub Species American Elm Amur Maple Box Elder Common Buckthorn Cottonwood North American Ash Lomardy Poplar Russian Honeysuckle Siberian Elm Above listed trees/plants are prohibited due to their high maintenance costs, surface roots, intolerance to storms, undesirable fruiting habits, or a susceptibility to disease or pests.

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