is this tree a pest in our area
Hi Alison Yes http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/new-exotic-trees/prunus-campanulata-taiwan-cherry.html Prunus campanulata is an extremely invasive plant species as it set prodigious amounts of seed which is then spread by birds. The seeds have a high rate of germination and can not be hand pulled after a years growth and when cut will grow again. There is a movement to ban the sale and distribution of Prunus campanulata throughout New Zealand. This invasive plant species is totally banned in the Northland region of New Zealand where it is illegal to distribute, sell, propagate, distribute soil, gravel etc. that contain the seeds or other parts of the plant. http://issg.org/database/species/management_info.asp?si=1666&fr=1&sts=&lang=SC&ver=print&prtflag=false Marlborough Region (South Island) P. campanulata is considered a 'garden escapee' in the Marlborough region; alternative nSative species suggested for use instead are houhere (Hoheria angustifolia
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