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CATEGORY: 3 CONTROL: Very difficult if not done properly as Syringa coppices strongly. Follow-up essential. Basal Stem: Use Garlon® 4 200ml/10l diesel. Cut Stump: Immediately use Chopper® 300ml/10L water. DESCRIPTION: Blue to mauve, pleasant smelling flowers borne in clusters at the ends of branches; oval-shaped, three-seeded berries, yellow and wrinkled when ripe; deciduous spreading tree; feather-like, compound leaves with toothed margins. Flowering time: October to November. ORIGIN: Originates from southwestern Asia, and has become widespread in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. WHERE FOUND/PROBLEMS CAUSED: One of the most widespread of all KZN's problem plants. Invades savanna, roadsides, urban open space, wasteland and riverbanks. Competes successfully with indigenous vegetation especially along rivers. Produces an abundance of berries which often remain on the tree for a year or longer. Seeds germinate easily. Although considered poisonous they are spread by birds, animals, water and human activity. DID YOU KNOW: It can withstand considerable heat, cold and drought. It has virtually reached the limits of its distribution in KZN but is increasing in abundance, especially along rivers. Parts of the plant are used for making insecticides. The wood is used for cabinet making and woodcarving. The coppices “shoots” are used as broom handles.
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