Invasive Plant Rules in Nevada (2026)
4 rules on the books across Nevada, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Prohibited Species
Plants that are banned or regulated in your area, including Japanese knotweed, kudzu, purple loosestrife, and other species that threaten native ecosystems.
Las Vegas
Significant RestrictionsDevelopment in the Hillside Overlay District along the Spring Mountain foothills must use landscaping that protects…
Read full rule →Reno
Significant RestrictionsReno Municipal Code bans planting genus Ulmus (elm) anywhere in the city, and genus Populus (poplar, cottonwood, aspen)…
Read full rule →Clark County
Some RestrictionsClark County's landscaping standards bar any plant on the state noxious weed list and any tree with an invasive root…
Read full rule →Tree-of-Heaven Removal
Rules requiring removal of Ailanthus altissima (tree-of-heaven), the invasive species that hosts spotted lanternfly, including state programs and city-level mandates.