has been added to the North Carolina Noxious Weed List (effective 2/1/2009). Plants on this list are effectively banned within the state in that possession, sale, and transport of these species is illegal. Virginia has enacted a permanent statewide quarantine (effective 05/07/12) to limit further V. rotundifolia spread. At least 12 municipalities in North and South Carolina have enacted ordinances that ban V. rotundifolia planting and require homeowners to remove established plantings from their property. In June 2020 Florida also banned V. rotundifolia, making it illegal to purchase in Florida or to move it into or within the state. Control measures Initially, beach vitex stems are wounded using a machete. A 5.25% solution of imazapyr is applied to the wounded areas of the stems. After a period of 6 months, all stems are removed. This treatment procedure is repeated until zero regrowth is observed. Triclopyr may be used to treat small resprouts and seedlings. References External links Vitex rotundifolia occurrence data from GBIF Species Profile- Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia), National Invasive Species Information Center, United States National Agricultural Library. Lists general information and resources for beach vitex. rotundifolia Flora of Asia Flora of Oceania Flora of the Pacific Flora of South America Flora of Australia Flora of tropical Asia Garden plants of Asia Garden plants of Oceania Vines