3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.
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New York State prohibits the planting of two species of running bamboo: Golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) and Yellow groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata). This statewide ban under 6 NYCRR Part 575 applies throughout Manhattan.
New York State maintains a comprehensive list of prohibited and regulated invasive plant species under 6 NYCRR Part 575. In Manhattan, species like Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed, water chestnut, and numerous others are banned from sale, transport, and planting.
Manhattan's dense urban environment limits traditional front-yard gardening, but NYC supports community gardens and green space through GreenThumb, the city's community gardening program. Window boxes, container gardens, and tree pit plantings are common alternatives.
1 cities in New York County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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