Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Invasive Trees and Shrubs: Which Species Make the List?

July 30, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Pat Etherington from Davey's Lake Bluff office talks with host Doug Oster about several invasive trees, including why they're problematic, what trees to choose instead and how he chose a career in arboriculture. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. To learn more about invasives and smart planting, please read our blogs Trees with Non-Invasive Root Systems, The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone) and Tree Roots: ...

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