Stand aside, Bradford pear . There’s a new invasive plant in town and Ohio is targeting it.
On Jan. 1, 2026, the common privet will join the callery pear, better known as the Bradford pear, and more than 60 other plants on the state’s list of invasive plants .
In a recent Facebook post , the Ohio Department of Agriculture called the plant a problem. It quickly spreads into natural areas and thwarts native plants…