Indianapolis follows Indiana's invasive species guidance. The Indiana Invasive Species Council identifies bush honeysuckle, Bradford pear, autumn olive, and Japanese knotweed as key invasives. Indiana has restrictions on the sale of certain invasive species.
Indianapolis references guidance from the Indiana Invasive Species Council and Purdue Extension for invasive plant management. Key invasive species in Central Indiana include Amur/bush honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii), Bradford/Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei). Indiana has implemented restrictions on the sale of certain invasive species through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Indianapolis Parks & Recreation actively removes invasive species from city parks. The Indy Urban Acres program encourages native plantings in community gardens and restored areas. Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District provides invasive species identification and removal resources.
Sale restrictions enforced at state level. No residential planting ban. Removal encouraged through city programs.
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