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Invasive Plant Rules in Columbus, GA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Prohibited Species

Columbus, Georgia bans planting chinaberry, mulberry, or sycamore trees on city streets, alleys, sidewalks, or cemeteries, though the fine can be waived if the tree is swapped for an allowed species.

Columbus GA Banned Street Trees

Significant Restrictions

Columbus, Georgia Code of Ordinances § 18-19

It shall be unlawful for any person to plant or cause to be planted in or on any of the streets, avenues, alleys, lanes, sidewalks or cemeteries of the city any chinaberry, mulberry or sycamore trees, provided, any fine imposed hereunder may be remitted by the recorder when the person so fined shall remove the trees so planted and substitute therefor an oak or elm tree or any other tree not pro...