Amur Honeysuckle – Lonicera maackii IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 13 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Amur Honeysuckle as a prohibited invasive species.
New Jersey invasive plants
New Jersey (NJ) regulates 29 invasive plants under N.J. Invasive Species Management Act, P.L.2025 c.290, sec. 4.a. New Jersey's list is a trade restriction, which governs what may be sold, propagated, or moved within the state — in plain terms, which plants are illegal to sell here.
New Jersey invasive species list
New Jersey restricts 29 plants, including Purple Loosestrife, Eurasian Watermilfoil and Tree of Heaven. Plants marked Prohibited may not be sold, propagated, or moved within New Jersey. 26 of the 29 are also flagged invasive by GRIIS, which is an ecological finding rather than a ruling by New Jersey. Checked against N.J. Invasive Species Management Act, P.L.2025 c.290, sec. 4.a on July 20, 2026.
Autumn Olive – Elaeagnus umbellata IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Autumn Olive as a prohibited invasive species.
Blueberry Creeper – Ampelopsis brevipedunculata IntroducedProhibited
Recorded in 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Blueberry Creeper as a prohibited invasive species.
Burning Bush – Euonymus alatus IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 14 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Burning Bush as a prohibited invasive species.
Callery Pear – Pyrus calleryana IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 10 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Callery Pear as a prohibited invasive species.
Chinese Wisteria – Wisteria sinensis IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 12 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Chinese Wisteria as a prohibited invasive species.
Common Buckthorn – Rhamnus cathartica IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 14 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Common Buckthorn as a prohibited invasive species.
English Ivy – Hedera helix IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 13 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists English Ivy as a prohibited invasive species.
Eurasian Watermilfoil – Myriophyllum spicatum IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 12 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Eurasian Watermilfoil as a prohibited invasive species.
Japanese Angelica Tree – Aralia elata IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 12 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Japanese Angelica Tree as a prohibited invasive species.
Japanese Barberry – Berberis thunbergii IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 17 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Japanese Barberry as a prohibited invasive species.
Japanese Hop – Humulus japonicus IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 16 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Japanese Hop as a prohibited invasive species.
Japanese Wisteria – Wisteria floribunda IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 3 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Japanese Wisteria as a prohibited invasive species.
Jetbead – Rhodotypos scandens IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 10 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Jetbead as a prohibited invasive species.
Maiden Grass – Miscanthus sinensis IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 11 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Maiden Grass as a prohibited invasive species.
Morrow's Honeysuckle – Lonicera morrowii IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 13 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Morrow's Honeysuckle as a prohibited invasive species.
Multiflora Rose – Rosa multiflora IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Multiflora Rose as a prohibited invasive species.
Norway Maple – Acer platanoides IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 14 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Norway Maple as a prohibited invasive species.
Oriental Photinia – Photinia villosa IntroducedProhibited
Recorded in 5 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Oriental Photinia as a prohibited invasive species.
Purple Loosestrife – Lythrum salicaria IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 17 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Purple Loosestrife as a prohibited invasive species.
Sericea Lespedeza – Lespedeza cuneata IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 16 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Sericea Lespedeza as a prohibited invasive species.
Siebold's Arrowwood – Viburnum sieboldii IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 8 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Siebold's Arrowwood as a prohibited invasive species.
Silk Tree – Albizia julibrissin IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 12 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Silk Tree as a prohibited invasive species.
Sweet Autumn Clematis – Clematis terniflora IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Sweet Autumn Clematis as a prohibited invasive species.
Toringo Crab – Malus toringo IntroducedProhibited
Recorded in 8 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Toringo Crab as a prohibited invasive species.
Tree of Heaven – Ailanthus altissima IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 17 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Tree of Heaven as a prohibited invasive species.
Water Chestnut – Trapa natans IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 8 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Water Chestnut as a prohibited invasive species.
Weeping Lovegrass – Eragrostis curvula IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 8 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Weeping Lovegrass as a prohibited invasive species.
Wild Privet – Ligustrum vulgare IntroducedInvasive
Invasive in the US, and recorded in 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. New Jersey lists Wild Privet as a prohibited invasive species.
No plant on New Jersey’s list matches that.
29 of these listings are phasing in. The species is named in the rule, but the sale ban has not taken effect yet, so New Jersey nurseries may still legally sell it today. The dates are shown in the table.
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| Plant | Scientific name | Status | Plant instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amur Honeysuckle | Lonicera maackii | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Common Witch Hazel, Smooth Sumac, Shining Willow |
| Autumn Olive | Elaeagnus umbellata | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Smooth Sumac, Northern Bayberry, Bayberry |
| Blueberry Creeper | Ampelopsis brevipedunculata | Prohibitedphasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Beach Pea, Frost Grape, Trumpet Honeysuckle |
| Burning Bush | Euonymus alatus | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Mapleleaf Viburnum, Coastal Serviceberry, Oregon Grape |
| Callery Pear | Pyrus calleryana | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Paper Birch, Sassafras, Pin Cherry |
| Chinese Wisteria | Wisteria sinensis | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | American Wisteria, Climbing Rose, American Vetch |
| Common Buckthorn | Rhamnus cathartica | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Common Witch Hazel, Smooth Sumac, Shining Willow |
| English Ivy | Hedera helix | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Eurasian Watermilfoil | Myriophyllum spicatum | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Japanese Angelica Tree | Aralia elata | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Hercules's Club, Fireberry Hawthorn, Shining Willow |
| Japanese Barberry | Berberis thunbergii | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Oregon Grape, White Meadowsweet, Blue Huckleberry |
| Japanese Hop | Humulus japonicus | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | American Wisteria, Climbing Rose, American Vetch |
| Jetbead | Rhodotypos scandens | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Maiden Grass | Miscanthus sinensis | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Morrow's Honeysuckle | Lonicera morrowii | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | White Meadowsweet, Sandcherry, American Black Currant |
| Multiflora Rose | Rosa multiflora | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | American Black Currant, Coastal Serviceberry, White Meadowsweet |
| Norway Maple | Acer platanoides | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Black Maple, Red Maple, Sugar Maple |
| Oriental Photinia | Photinia villosa | Prohibitedphasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Purple Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Wand Lythrum, Great St. Johnswort, Canada Goldenrod |
| Sericea Lespedeza | Lespedeza cuneata | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Siebold's Arrowwood | Viburnum sieboldii | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Silk Tree | Albizia julibrissin | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Sweet Autumn Clematis | Clematis terniflora | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Devil's Darning Needles, Trumpet Vine, Western Blue Virginsbower |
| Toringo Crab | Malus toringo | Prohibitedphasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Tree of Heaven | Ailanthus altissima | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | Western Catalpa, Kentucky Coffeetree, Post Oak |
| Water Chestnut | Trapa natans | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Weeping Lovegrass | Eragrostis curvula | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | — |
| Wild Privet | Ligustrum vulgare | ProhibitedInvasivephasing inNew Jersey says “prohibited invasive species”propagation February 1, 2027 · sale February 1, 2030 | White Meadowsweet, Sandcherry, American Black Currant |
Where this comes from
- New Jersey listings
- N.J. Invasive Species Management Act, P.L.2025 c.290, sec. 4.a. Read the rule.
- Invasive status
- GRIIS, the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species, via GBIF, covering the lower 48 states. A scientific register with no legal force; it is cited separately from the statute above because the two disagree far more often than they agree. Garden crops it flags only for spreading from cultivation are left out after review.
- Status wording
- The Prohibited / Restricted / Listed chips are Ezina’s normalisation across 44 states and are not the legal term. Where New Jersey’s own word for a plant differs from the chip, it is quoted verbatim beneath it.
- Nativity
- USDA PLANTS county distribution layer, surfaced through the county checker.
Regulated next door, but not in New Jersey
Plants that two or more states bordering New Jersey regulate, and New Jersey does not. A listing is a legal act rather than an ecological one, so a plant can be a documented problem here and still be sold here.
- Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica (potentially invasive weed) regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Nepalese Browntop Microstegium vimineum regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Parrot Feather Watermilfoil Myriophyllum aquaticum regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Tatarian Honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Waterthyme Hydrilla verticillata regulated in Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
- Asiatic Tearthumb Polygonum perfoliatum regulated in Delaware, Pennsylvania
- Basketgrass Oplismenus hirtellus regulated in New York, Pennsylvania
- Bohemian Knotweed Polygonum x bohemicum regulated in New York, Pennsylvania
- Border Privet Ligustrum obtusifolium regulated in New York, Pennsylvania
- Brazilian Waterweed Egeria densa regulated in New York, Pennsylvania
- Common Frogbit Hydrocharis morsus-ranae regulated in New York, Pennsylvania
- Common Reed Phragmites australis regulated in Delaware, New York
- Common Wormwood Artemisia vulgaris regulated in New York, Pennsylvania
Questions
Is there an official New Jersey invasive species list?
Yes. N.J. Invasive Species Management Act, P.L.2025 c.290, sec. 4.a is New Jersey's list, naming 29 plants under a trade restriction, which governs what may be sold, propagated, or moved within the state — in plain terms, which plants are illegal to sell here. GRIIS, the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species, flags 26 of these 29 as invasive in the lower 48 states. That is an ecological finding, not a ruling by New Jersey. This page shows both side by side.
What plants are illegal to sell in New Jersey?
29 plants are regulated under N.J. Invasive Species Management Act, P.L.2025 c.290, sec. 4.a. Plants marked Prohibited may not be sold, propagated, or moved within New Jersey. Plants marked Restricted carry narrower limits set by the rule.
Is my plant invasive in New Jersey?
Search the table on this page for New Jersey's legal determination, then look for the Invasive chip beside it, which is a separate ecological finding from GRIIS rather than a ruling by New Jersey. A plant can carry one, both, or neither. For an address-level answer, enter the plant's name in Ezina's checker to get its New Jersey status alongside whether USDA records it as native to your specific county. Every answer links the record it came from.
Is it illegal to plant these in New Jersey?
For the plants marked Prohibited, N.J. Invasive Species Management Act, P.L.2025 c.290, sec. 4.a bars selling, propagating, or moving them within New Jersey. Whether planting one you already own is itself an offence depends on that rule's exact wording, which is why every plant on this page links the citation rather than us paraphrasing it. Plants marked Restricted carry narrower limits the rule sets out.
Does a plant missing from this list mean it is safe to plant in New Jersey?
No. This page reproduces what New Jersey regulates, and a state list is a legal instrument rather than an ecological verdict. Plenty of plants spread aggressively without ever being listed, and states add species years after the problem is documented.
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