Spotted Lanternfly inLeesburg, VASPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Leesburg — the Loudoun County seat and one of Virginia's fastest-growing cities at 56,000 residents — confirmed SLF in 2021 and is heavily infested. The historic downtown features significant street tree canopy now under substantial SLF pressure. As the gateway to Virginia Wine Country, Leesburg sits within 30 minutes of dozens of wineries along the Loudoun wine trail, placing the region's viticulture industry at direct economic risk from established SLF populations. Goose Creek — a Potomac River tributary — provides natural Tree of Heaven habitat through the urban and suburban landscape. The Dulles Greenway toll road concentrates freight and commuter traffic. VA quarantine lifted March 2025.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Historic downtown Leesburg street tree canopy
Active zone
Goose Creek Potomac River tributary corridor (heavy ToH)
Active zone
Dulles Greenway toll road margins
Active zone
Virginia Wine Country winery access roads
Active zone
Leesburg Premium Outlets retail zone
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Leesburg, VA
Goose Creek's tributary corridor has established Tree of Heaven along its riparian margins running through Leesburg and into the surrounding Loudoun County countryside — a primary SLF habitat and spread pathway. The Dulles Greenway's highway margins are colonized by ToH serving as an egg mass dispersal vector connecting Leesburg to Ashburn, Herndon, and the broader Dulles corridor. Historic downtown Leesburg's significant street tree canopy sees active SLF adult populations each fall season. Virginia Wine Country's winery access roads and vineyard margins represent the most consequential SLF economic risk — dozens of wineries operate within 30 minutes of Leesburg's established infestation.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Leesburg, VA
Report a Sighting
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