There's a new invasive plant in Ohio's sights. And like the Bradford pear before it, Ohio is now targeting the common privet.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 22% — or roughly 500 species — of plants growing wild in the state are ...

The common privet, or ligustrum vulgare, will officially be phased out of the state and added to Ohio’s invasive plants list beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The shrub has bunches of small white flowers ...