Permanent Kudzu Removal

Eradication of kudzu and other major invasive plant species is a daunting task that many are attempting. Most landscaping companies will trim back kudzu only to come back again and again to just to cut back new growth. Permanent kudzu removal is next to impossible, but with the correct actions it can be permanently removed from your property.

Unfortunately kudzu grows incredibly fast and has an extensive root system. It will grow back if cut and will aggressively spread nodes to ensure it’s survivability. Simply scraping away mats of kudzu will almost guarantee the regrowth of the vine and the need to maintain it continuously.

How to identify kudzu and if it’s a problem on your property

Kudzu is native to Japan and flourishes in the Piedmont region. Kudzu is in the legume or pea family and has a sweet smelling purple flower. The leaf has a three lobes structure sometimes with some having no lobes. It has long vines up to 30 ft in length produces nodes to continue growth further in any direction. Kudzu can grow up to 18” a day and can climb fences and trees in just days.

Kudzu can almost grow over berthing in it’s path so any amount of kudzu can become a problem. The sooner the better rule applies to removing kudzu because of the harm it can do.

According to do the EPA an estimated 149,000 acres covers Georgia. With The amount there is currently and the rate that kudzu can grow(up to 18 inches a day), it seems like an almost impossible task to eradicate. Kudzu is an invasive vine from Japan that was introduced on a mass level to the US in 1930’s and grows very well in the piedmont region of Georgia. Like other invasive plant species kudzu outcompetes native plants and trees. Kudzu is so aggressive it grows over the top of native plants and trees which cuts off their ability to photosynthesize.