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Kudzu

Pueraria montana var. lobata

Kudzu is a high climbing vine that is more of a problem in the deep south where it will overgrow trees in a short time. In our state the winters are too much for it and it is much slower growing. A survey by the NJ Dept. of Agriculture revealed 58 locations in the state. Only one of these (in Red Bank) was of a serious nature. It was introduced as a soil conservation aid and became too much at home.

Photo of Kudzu Vine

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

Photo of Kudzu Flower

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

Photo of Kudzu Leaf

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension