# How to identify and remove buckthorn

https://openlands.org/2026/09/03/remove-the-buckthorn/

Buckthorn is an invasive shrub spreading in Illinois. It harms native plants and wildlife, and removal restores biodiversity. Native alternatives like spicebush and blackhaw viburnum are recommended.

#buckthorn #invasive #native #illinois

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Created: 2026-10-16T09:54:18.654437+00:00

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