Pokeweed in Bramble Plantings
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Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a broad-leaved perennial weed distinguished by its red stem. Purple-black berries reach over ¼-inch diameter. It is a favorite among birds, which readily spread the seed after eating the berries. Pokeweed can grow to over 10 feet tall.
Pokeweed growth habit.
(Photo: Robert Videki, Doronicum Kft., Bugwood.org)
Pokeweed fruit.
(Photo: Shawn Wright, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- Mechanically remove or cut plants at the seedling stage.
- Older plants require herbicide applications (apply glyphosate to cut stems).
