Chinese wisteria is an aggressive, invasive plant from China, first introduced as an ornamental plant here in the early 20th century. Like most invasives, it has now escaped into the natural habitats, literally strangling trees and dominating the ecosystem, to the detriment of local wildlife. One such critical infestation is found in trees next to … More Save the Trees! Volunteers Needed Sat. Nov. 16 to Cut Down Invasive Wisteria Vines.