Invasive Plant Rules in East Orange, NJ (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for East Orange, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
In the City of East Orange, § 51-193N(2) of the Land Use Chapter names Mulberry, Wild cherry and Sumac, called 'stink weed,' as nuisance trees and bars planting any of the three anywhere in the city, including as a replacement tree required under the same landscaping section.
East Orange Bans Planting Nuisance Trees
Significant RestrictionsEast Orange City Code § 51-193N(2)
Nuisance trees. Mulberry, Wild cherry and Sumac ("stink weed") are nuisance trees that are prohibited from being planted on any property within the City of East Orange. Nuisance trees identified in this section shall not be used as replacement trees.
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