Identification and control of buckbrush and western snowberry in Kansas
Buckbrush and western snowberry are native shrubs found in Kansas. Both species occur on rangelands and as an understory species in woodlands. Buckbrush and western snowberry are generally considered undesirable in areas being grazed by cattle.
Control options for buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, and smooth sumac
Three common brush species native to Kansas and widely spread across the state are buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, and smooth sumac. These shrubs can produce clumps that will shade out and reduce forage production. Be on the lookout for these plants and implement a control plan if needed.