One non-native plant that is considered invasive and tricky to deal with is Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense). This mid-sized shrub reproduces quickly and grows well just about anywhere and in a ...

The villain is a large, evergreen shrub or small tree called Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), which is very invasive in the southern U.S. It's worse than kudzu because kudzu needs sun to grow.