Top-Rated Italian Arum Removal on South Vancouver Island

Italian arum (Arum italicum) is a highly invasive ornamental plant that’s rapidly becoming a major problem across South Vancouver Island. With its arrow-shaped leaves, white veining, and bright orange berries, it may look attractive—but this plant spreads underground with incredible persistence and is nearly impossible to remove without professional intervention.

At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in permanent Italian arum removal. As Vancouver Island’s leading invasive species removal company, we serve residential, municipal, and large landscape clients with a proven strategy for eliminating this aggressive plant once and for all. If you’ve spotted Italian arum in your garden or greenbelt, it’s critical to act quickly before it spreads further.

Why Italian Arum Is a Growing Threat

Italian arum thrives in shaded, moist areas—making it particularly well-suited to the climate and soil conditions of South Vancouver Island. It often escapes from ornamental gardens and spreads deep into natural woodlands, ravines, and residential hedgerows.

Here’s why Italian arum is so problematic:

• Spreads aggressively underground via tubers and rhizomes, making it incredibly difficult to eradicate
• Toxic to humans and pets – All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested
• Highly persistent – Even small root fragments left in the soil can regenerate new growth
• Competes with native plants – Forms dense colonies that outcompete local vegetation
• Not compostable – Requires professional disposal to prevent reintroduction

Homeowners often attempt to dig it up, only to find it returning even more vigorously the next season.

Ascent’s Proven Italian Arum Removal Process

Because of its deep root structures and regenerative capabilities, Italian arum removal must be precise, methodical, and backed by experience. At Ascent Yard Care, we’ve developed a comprehensive system that delivers real, lasting results.

1. Site Inspection & Mapping

We begin with a thorough survey of your property to determine how far the arum has spread, both above and below ground. Early-stage infestations are easier to manage—but we’re fully equipped to handle large, long-established colonies as well.

2. Deep Manual & Mechanical Extraction

Our trained crews remove arum down to the tubers, taking special care not to fragment roots during extraction. We use precision hand tools and, where needed, mechanical diggers to expose and remove every piece of the underground network.

3. Targeted Herbicide Treatment (Optional)

For particularly stubborn or widespread infestations, we offer licensed herbicide applications to kill any remaining tubers or resprouting foliage. Herbicide is applied carefully and selectively to avoid harming surrounding vegetation.

4. Safe Disposal & Restoration

Arum must never be composted or left on-site. We ensure all material is bagged and removed according to invasive species protocol. We also offer optional replanting with native or non-invasive groundcovers to stabilize soil and prevent reinfestation.

Why Choose Ascent Yard Care for Italian Arum Removal

Ascent Yard Care is the most experienced invasive plant control company on Vancouver Island. We’re trusted by private homeowners, landscapers, municipalities, and environmental groups because we bring:

• Permanent removal results – Not just cutting or surface clearing
• Specialized tools and trained crews – For detailed root-level extraction
• Certified herbicide applicators – For safe, legal, and effective chemical control
• Full liability and WCB coverage – You’re protected at every step
• Large-scale capacity – Multiple crews, fast response, and professional service
• Post-removal support – Restoration advice and follow-up treatment options

We’ve removed Italian arum from urban gardens, forested lots, coastal bluffs, and everything in between—and we’re ready to help reclaim your property too.

Service Area

We offer professional Italian arum removal across South Vancouver Island, including:

• Victoria
• Saanich
• Oak Bay
• Esquimalt
• Langford
• Metchosin
• View Royal
• Highlands
• Sooke
• Mill Bay
• Cobble Hill
• Shawnigan Lake
• Cowichan Valley
• Gulf Islands (by request)

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If you’ve spotted Italian arum on your property, don’t wait—this plant gets harder to remove with time. Contact Vancouver Island’s leading invasive plant removal company to eliminate it completely.