Wineberry is a common invasive shrub in the Lower Hudson PRISM. This video describes its introduction history, ecology and impacts as well as highlights some key identification features.
I have maintained several nature sanctuary's in Westchester for over 20 years. I enjoy the berries and have never seen Wineberry crowd out natives. I actively discourage removal.
I hope you realize that anywhere it grows its crowding out something native. Berries get eaten, dispersed and the process goes on. You should remove every single one, they provide limited nutritional benefit and take away from native berry consumption.
Just had it start growing along back hedge in CT past 2 years, the berries are better than any of the other wild blackberries I've had around but the blue jays have almost picked the area clean.
Mine to except I had about 3 or 4 grey catbird that nested in my black rasberry,/ wineberrys/ and grapes they keep our the rift raft and can even eat enough to put a dent in my berry supply.... and the squirls, mice and woodchuck ( possibly deer ) sure do try but my catbird if they dont chase away the burglar, they alert me and I get to watch as young squirls try to climb the 7 foot bendy canes ..... aaaahhh I love my garden
I have maintained several nature sanctuary's in Westchester for over 20 years.
I enjoy the berries and have never seen Wineberry crowd out natives.
I actively discourage removal.
I hope you realize that anywhere it grows its crowding out something native. Berries get eaten, dispersed and the process goes on. You should remove every single one, they provide limited nutritional benefit and take away from native berry consumption.
Just had it start growing along back hedge in CT past 2 years, the berries are better than any of the other wild blackberries I've had around but the blue jays have almost picked the area clean.
Mine to except I had about 3 or 4 grey catbird that nested in my black rasberry,/ wineberrys/ and grapes they keep our the rift raft and can even eat enough to put a dent in my berry supply.... and the squirls, mice and woodchuck ( possibly deer ) sure do try but my catbird if they dont chase away the burglar, they alert me and I get to watch as young squirls try to climb the 7 foot bendy canes ..... aaaahhh I love my garden
I've grown this in Illinois and Washington state and have never had them spread out of control.