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Is Glossy buckthorn illegal in New Hampshire?
Sources (5)
- N.H. Admin. R. Agr 3800 Invasive Species (NH General Court) – New Hampshire General Court (RSA)
- Agr 3802.01 (LII) – Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute
- NH Dept. of Agriculture — invasive plants – New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
- Env-Wq 1300 Exotic aquatic weeds (NH General Court) – New Hampshire General Court (RSA)
- RSA 487:16-a – New Hampshire General Court (RSA)
Also called: Frangula alnus (Rhamnus frangula), incl. Fine Line. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Glossy buckthorn is not listed.
What New Hampshire's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited invasive plant (N.H. Admin. R. Agr 3802.01) — no collecting, moving, importing, exporting, buying, selling, distributing, propagating or transplanting; includes all cultivars and varieties | Frangula alnus | glossy buckthorn | Yes — listed as prohibited |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Most state invasive-plant laws, including the list wording above, target selling, distributing, propagating or planting. They generally do not order you to remove a plant already in your yard, but some noxious-weed laws do require control. Read the linked law or ask your county Extension office.
Native alternatives for New Hampshire
- Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)
- American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
- Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
- Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Each is recorded as native to New Hampshire in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
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Glossy buckthorn in other states
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