While we're on the topic of vines, here is a list of species, both native and non-native, that are found in our area.  

Be sure you positively identify any vine before you cut, pull or spray.  If you need a consult, just give us a call or send us a photo.

Native vines found in Chester County

• Moonseed
• Wild Grape (there are Summer, Fox, and Frost species)
• Virginia Creeper
• Climbing Buckwheat
• Bur Cucumber
• Trumpet-vine
• Carrion flower
• Green brier
• Tear thumb
• Wild yam
• Virgins bower
• Ground-nut; Wild bean
• Poison Ivy

Non-native vines found in Chester County

• Oriental bittersweet
• Japanese honeysuckle
• Porcelain-berry
• Five-leaf akebia
• Kudzu
• Autumn clematis
• Wild hops
• English ivy
• Periwinkle
• Wintercreeper