Invasive Plant Rules in Wicomico County, MD (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wicomico County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Bamboo Restrictions

In unincorporated Wicomico County, selling or planting invasive running bamboo from the genus Phyllostachys is illegal under Chapter 163, adopted November 5, 2024 by Bill No. 2024-08. The County Council paired the outright ban with an education campaign run by the County Executive to steer residents toward native or non-invasive landscaping alternatives instead.

Wicomico County Bans Planting Running Bamboo

Heavy Restrictions

Wicomico County Code §§ 163-1, 163-2

INVASIVE BAMBOO Any bamboo species from the genus Phyllostachys. § ... 163-2. ... Prohibition. A. No person shall sell invasive bamboo. B. No person shall plant invasive bamboo.

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