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Thursday - June 11, 2009
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Non-Natives
Title: Thrips on non-native roses in Austin
Answered by: Barbara Medford
QUESTION:
How can I get rid of thrips that have totally invaded all of my roses?ANSWER:
First, we need to remind you that the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is focused on the care and propagation of plants native not only to North America but to the area in which they are being grown. With very few exceptions, all roses are non-native, having come to North America with European settlers, but mostly originating very long ago in China. However, thrips can be damaging to other plants, including natives, so we will refer you to this University of California Integrated Pest Management website on Pests in Gardens in Landscapes: Thrips.More Non-Natives Questions
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Invasive nature of non-native Zoysia japonica grass
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July 02, 2008 - Just want to clear up that I'm not in Italy, VERMONT. I'm in Italy, TEXAS. I don't know how the state slot changed from TX to Vermont, but please, I'm like you, lets just stick to TEXAS !
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Non-native little leaf linden (Tilia cordata)
June 24, 2011 - What is the name of the little leaf linden that has no flowers or pods to shed?
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Non-native invasive Chocolate Mimosa in Gulfport MS
May 18, 2011 - Another Mimosa Question: I have a newly planted chocolate mimosa; it has a single, 7 ft spindly trunk with approximately a 3 ft canopy. I'm afraid that its girth will not withstand much in terms of...
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