MAINE PUBLIC • October 11, 2023
It's found all around New England, an aggressive climbing vine that grows wildly out of control along roadsides, can topple trees and take over entire woodlots. Asiatic bittersweet (not to be confused with the American variety) snuffs out native trees, shrubs and plants. If there's a vacant building in your neighborhood, chances are the vine has made its mark. And don't be fooled by its eye-catching, yellow-orange berries in the fall: this plant is one of the worst.