City of Ann Arbor - Invasive Species List

Revised February 1, 1999

Maintained by the City Building Department per Chapter 60, Section 5:206(4)(c)


Class Scientific Name Common Name National Wetland Category Type
Class #1 - These species are prohibited and should be removed from wetland mitigation areas. Long range wetland mitigation management plans must also provide for the ongoing removal of plants in this class.
1
Alnus glutinosa black alder Facultative Wetland Tree
1
Rhamnus cathartica common / european buckthorn Facultative Upland Tree
1
Ulmus pumila siberian elm Upland Tree

 


 
 

Class #2 - These species are prohibited but are not required to be removed from wetland mitigation areas.

2
Acer platanoides norway maple Upland Tree
2
Ailanthus altissima tree-of-heaven Upland Tree
2
Elaeagnus angustifolia russian olive Facultative Upland (-) Tree
2
Morus alba russian mulberry, white mulberry Facultative Tree
2
Populus alba white poplar, silver poplar Upland Tree
2
Populus nigra var. italica lombardy poplar Upland Tree
2
Robinia pseudoacacia black locust Facultative Upland (-) Tree
2
Robinia viscosa clammy locust Upland Tree
2
Salix alba white willow Facultative Wetland Tree
2
Salix babylonica weeping willow Facultative Wetland Tree
2
Salix cinerea gray willow Upland Tree
2
Salix fragilis crack willow Facultative (+) Tree
2
Salix matsudana corkscrew willow Facultative Tree
2
Salix pentandra laurel (bayleaved) willow Upland Tree
Class #3 - These species are not recommended but can be planted under controlled circumstances provided the following criteria are met: 1) The planting area is not in or adjacent to a wetland, natural feature open space, natural area, or park. 2) Alternative species have been considered and shown to be unsuitable. 3) The property owner demonstrates an understanding of the method of dispersal of the species, and agrees to be responsible for implementing the control and eradication of the plant if it does spread. 4) The property owner agrees to eradicate the plant(s) prior to transferring the property to another owner.
3
Ulmus parvifolia chinese elm Facultative Tree
Class # 4- These species may only be planted in areas that will be mowed on a regular basis to prevent the plants from reseeding, and can only be planted outside of wetland areas, natural feature open space, or other natural areas.
4

 
 

These native species are NOT included on the invasive species list. However they are not recommended for planting since they are aggressive in disturbed areas. 

Acer negundo boxelder Facultative Wetland (-) Tree