Invasive Plant Rules in Alachua County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alachua County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alachua County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Alachua County bans planting any species on its Prohibited Non-Native Vegetation List, plus state-listed prohibited aquatic plants and noxious weeds, anywhere in the unincorporated county, under Alachua County Code § 406.12(c). The list, Table 406.16.6, names more than 50 species from mimosa and Chinese wisteria to torpedograss and camphor tree.
Invasive Plant Planting Ban, Alachua County
Heavy RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 406.12(c)
(c)The planting of non-native vegetation listed in F.A.C. 5B-64.011, Prohibited Aquatic Plants, and F.A.C. 5B-57.007, Noxious Weed List, or species listed in Table 406.16.6 is prohibited. The removal or control of all non-native invasive species is encouraged where not required by this Section and is not subject to a tree removal permit requirement.
Invasive Plant Rules by City in Alachua County
1 cities in Alachua County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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