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Prunus laurocerasus<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Cherry Laurel<\/h6>\n<\/div>
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Prunus laurocerasus, also known as cherry laurel, is an evergreen shrub or small tree originally from south-eastern Europe and Asia Minor. It has been introduced as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world, including North America and Europe, and has proved invasive in some areas. The plant can grow up to 6 metres tall and is characterised by dark green, glossy, leathery leaves and white, fragrant flowers that appear in spring and are pollinated by bees and other insects. The flowers develop into small, black, cherry-like fruits that are dispersed by birds. Prunus laurocerasus is known for its adaptability and can grow in a wide range of soil types, including dry and heavy clay soils. However, it prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. The plant has a fast growth rate and can be propagated both by seed and vegetatively by root suckers and saplings. It also forms dense mats of undergrowth that block light and inhibit the growth of other plants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Types of damage<\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Ecological damage<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Suppression of native species<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nPrunus laurocerasus can grow and spread quickly under the right conditions. It forms dense mats of undergrowth and, as an evergreen plant, causes leaves to cast shade all year round. As a result, cherry laurel can block light and restrict the habitat of other plants, which can lead to a reduction in biodiversity, especially in forests and along forest edges. The leaves of the laurel cherry are also poorly compostable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Damage to health<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Toxic ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nAll parts of the plant, especially the leaves and seeds, contain toxic substances such as cyanides. If ingested, these can cause poisoning in humans and pets. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and in severe cases even unconsciousness or death. When cooked, however, the substances are destroyed, so that cherry laurel can be used to make jam without any problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Region of origin<\/h5>\n<\/div>

Caucasus, Asia Minor<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Introduction vectors<\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Horticulture<\/h1><\/div>
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Prunus laurocerasus is introduced as an ornamental plant in horticulture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dissemination by animals<\/h1><\/div>
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Birds can eat the seeds of the cherry laurel and excrete them in their droppings in other places. This allows the seeds to be spread over greater distances.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Planting of neophytes<\/h1><\/div>
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Prunus laruocerasus was deliberately sown in nature as an alien plant to enrich the native flora.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Current distribution<\/h5>\n<\/div>

Based on the FlorKart<\/a> Database of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, as of 2013<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Miscellaneous<\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Family<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Rosaceae<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nThe rose family (Rosaceae) comprises about 90 genera with about 3000 species. They are distributed worldwide, especially in temperate zones of the northern hemisphere. The family includes annual and perennial herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees. Characteristic are their often five-petalled, radially symmetrical flowers and the diverse fruit forms, which range from aggregate fruits to rose hips. Many species are economically important as fruit, nut and ornamental plants, including apples, pears, cherries, strawberries, raspberries and of course roses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Climate change<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Benefits from climate change<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nPrunus laurocerasus has not yet filled its potentially suitable habitat under current climate conditions. It benefits from climate change because in the future its potentially suitable habitat will increase. The environmental factors that most influence its spread are soil type, road infrastructure, summer precipitation, winter precipitation and spring precipitation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dispersion forecast<\/h5>\n<\/div>

Indicates the proportion of land suitable for habitat under current and future climate conditions (2060-2080) under three emission scenarios (RCP26, RCP45 & RCP85).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Habitat suitability maps<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

Instructions for use: Click here<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>