Woody plant naturalisations from South African arboreta

Key Points

• Naturalisation of woody plants impacts local ecosystems and biodiversity, altering species composition.
• Findings show significant occurrences of invasive species in South African arboreta, with 40% of species naturalized.
• Assessment highlights plants in arboreta; however, the extent of ecological impact requires further examination.
• Calls for monitoring and managing invasive species to maintain regional biodiversity within arboreta.