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Invasive Plant Rules in York County, VA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated York County, Virginia.

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

Bamboo Restrictions

York County, Virginia regulates running bamboo, including Phyllostachys species, under Code § 19-6(g). Landowners must maintain proper upkeep and containment measures such as barriers and trenching, and bamboo must never be allowed to spread onto a public right-of-way or a neighbor's property.

York County VA Running Bamboo Rules

Some Restrictions

York County Code § 19-6(g), (h)(3)

(g)Special provisions regarding control of running bamboo.(1)For the purposes of this section, "running bamboo" means any bamboo that is characterized by aggressive spreading behavior, including species in the genus Phyllostachys.(2)No landowner shall allow running bamboo to grow without proper upkeep and appropriate containment measures, including barriers and trenching; and(3)No landowner sha...

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