Several species of invasive shrubs have established themselves on the MHC properties. These plants tend to displace native plants and are often less valuable to wildlife. The CEL is planning to map the locations of these plants and make recommendations to eliminate them and promote native plant species. The fruits turn black when ripe and are dispersed by song and game birds.
Fruit is bright red and dispersed by birds.
Stems thorny and fruit red. As with many invasive shrubs, seeds are bird dispersed.