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Tree-of-Heaven and Lanternflies | Washington DC News
Spotted lanternflies are basically VIPs at tree-of-heaven’s five-star resort—this invasive Chinese tree, now rampant across the Northeast, is their favorite buffet. While it’s fast-growing and urban-friendly, its bark looks like cantaloupe, leaves smell foul when crushed, and touching it can irritate skin. The bad news? Just cutting it down spawns dozens of new shoots. The real fix? Herbicide applied to roots in summer. Removing these trees doesn’t erase the lanternfly problem entirely—but it’s a powerful two-for-one: you’re starving the bugs AND restoring native plants. Thank you to our…
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