Finding Alternatives to Invasive Ornamental Plants in New York Finding Alternatives to Invasive Ornamental Plants in New York
Finding Alternatives to Invasive Ornamental Plants in New York Finding Alternatives to Invasive Ornamental Plants in New York March 2013 Author Alexis A. Alvey, formerly of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Contributors Nora Catlin, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Jonathan Lehrer, Farmingdale State College This publication was made possible in part by a grant from The Nature Conservancy through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Office of Invasive Species. Acknowledgements: The author is grateful to Marilyn Jordan, The Nature Conserv- ancy on Long Island, Andrew Senesac, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, and Steve Young, New York Heritage Program, for editorial suggestions. The author also thanks Jonathan Lehrer, Marilyn Jordan, Andrew Senesac, R. Alvey, Will Cook, Louisiana Iris Farms, Zydeco Louisiana Iris Garden, Plant Delights Nursery, and Noah Bell and Bamboo Garden for permission to use photos. On the Cover: The Native-Friendly Demonstration Garden, a demonstration garden for some alternative plants to invasive ornamental plants. The Native-Friendly Demon- stration Garden is located at the Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Cen- ter, 3059 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901. All photos by Alexis A. Alvey, except where otherwise noted. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100 Riverhead, NY 11901 631-727-7850 www.ccesuffollk.org Cornell Cooperative Extension in Suffolk County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Cornell Cooperative Extension is funded in part by Suffolk County through the office of the County Executive and the County Legislature. Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1 Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) ..................................................................................... 5 Alternatives: Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) .................................................
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