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Is Oriental bittersweet illegal in Washington?
Sources (6)
- WAC 16-752-610 Regulated articles (quarantine list; last amended eff. Feb 7, 2026) – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-752 full chapter (prohibitions) – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750 State noxious weed list (control classes) – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750-005 Class A noxious weeds – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750-011 Class B noxious weeds – Washington State Legislature
- WAC 16-750-015 Class C noxious weeds – Washington State Legislature
Also called: Asian bittersweet, Celastrus orbiculatus. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Oriental bittersweet is not listed.
What Washington's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A noxious weed, control list (WAC 16-750-005) — eradication required; not a sale ban | Celastrus orbiculatus | round leaf bittersweet | Not a sale ban — control-only list |
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?
Control lists can require landowners or agencies to control or eradicate the plant. The list says it is not a sale ban, but control duties may apply to you as a landowner.
Native alternatives for Washington
- Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
Each is recorded as native to Washington 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.
Oriental bittersweet in other states
Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Vermont Virginia Wisconsin
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