On April 29, 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (“Department”) held a public hearing regarding the addition of the above-listed plants to the Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List (“List”). The Department also received written comments prior and up to 5:00 pm on May 1, 2026. The written comments provided to the Department were in support of listing the species noted above. After reviewing the scientific information provided by MIPAG in its request and reviewing the comments, the Department has made the determination that all of the above listed species pose a threat to land in Massachusetts and therefore approves the MIPAG request to add the species to the Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List.
Agents/Growers will no longer be able to receive new stock, or begin growing new stock, but may sell any existing stock during the phase-out period listed below:
MDAR will work to ensure that nursery Agents/Growers are aware of the additions to the list and the corresponding phase-out periods. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Taryn LaScola, Director of the Division of Crop and Pest Services.
The Department recognizes the importance of the control and prevention of invasive species, as well as the associated impacts that a prohibition of a plant may have, and values the ongoing work and information provided by the MIPAG.
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