Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)

Oriental bittersweet, also known as Staff vine, Round-leaved bittersweet

Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata) is a highly aggressive vine that has been classified as an invasive species in numerous regions. This rapid-growing plant climbs over trees and structures, often wrapping tightly around them. Kudzu can completely engulf and strangle mature trees, leading to their eventual demise.