Sure to be the bane of our existence for years to come! It creeps, it crawls, it seemingly returns from the dead. If that isn't enough, it also blooms and is spread by the wildlife that eats the berries. For more information on this plant and its effects, check out this link.

 

New shoots and leaves are an attractive red.
Photo taken May 26, 2004.

 

Photo taken May 17, 2004.

 

Flowers starting to bud.
Photo taken May 26, 2004.

 

Deer graze on the berries left over in winter.
Photo taken January 1, 2005.