Environmental Weeds in Sydney North

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Climbing Asparagus

Botanical Name: Asparagus plumosus
Noxious Weed Category:
CLASS 4 in Sydney North region and Parramatta Council



 

Description:
 A native of South Africa, Climbing Asparagus is a wiry climber with feathery branches and sharp thorns along the stem. It has a woody underground rhizome and root tubers and is found in moist, shady environments.

Small greenish white flowers, 5 to 7 mm, flowering in spring to summer.

Light green fruit arranged on ends of fronds

Dispersal:
Birds and dumping.

Impact on Bushland:
It can climb tall trees and scramble through the canopy. It is a major weed problem in the rainforests of Lord Howe Island and on the north coast of NSW.

Control:

Manual: Remove and dispose of all aerial stems from the site as they can re-establish into new plants. Carefully bag all berries.
  The crown of the plant should also be removed.
  The white water tubers attached to the roots need not be removed.
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

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