weed trees

Unwanted fast spreaders

Weed trees are fast-growing, often invasive tree species that spread aggressively and crowd out more desirable plants.

Like weeds in a garden, they're unwanted—prone to weak wood, prolific seeding, and difficult removal.

Tree of heaven, black locust, and box elder are common examples.

The backyard was overrun with weed trees when we moved in.

Related

taking over · rapid growth · sprout · bushes · box elder · vegetation · non-native · germination · introduced species · thicket · overgrowth · nuisance species · shrub · prescribed burning · propagation · plants · yard work · property line

Opposites
desirability/cultivation status

weed treesornamental trees

Decorative woody perennials

heritage trees · shade trees · street trees · nursery stock

growth characteristics

weed treeshardwood trees

Dense-grained broadleaf species

old-growth trees · mature trees · oaks · maples · mahogany

ecological value

weed treesnative trees

Trees originating locally

keystone species · endemic species

Family

weed, tree, weeds, weedy, weeded, weeding, weeder, trees, treed

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G