Invasive Plant Rules in Concord, NC (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Concord, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Prohibited Species
Concord's Development Ordinance keeps a named list of invasive exotic plants out of Low Impact Development landscaping. Sec. 9.11.11 flags vines, grasses, shrubs and trees such as kudzu, English ivy, privet, multiflora rose and bamboo as species that reproduce exponentially, crowd out native plants and threaten the local ecosystem's biodiversity.
Invasive Exotic Plants Barred From Concord LID Sites
Light RestrictionsConcord Development Ordinance § 9.11.11
9.11.11 Invasive Exotic Plants The following plants are not recommended for use within LID projects. These are plants that reproduce exponentially, compete with native species for resources and threaten the biodiversity of the ecosystem. Vines Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) English Ivy (Hedra helix) Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) Japanese Wysteria (Wisteria floribunda) Kudzu (Pu...
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