English Laurel

Genus: Prunus

Species: laurocerasus

Description: Evergreen shrub/tree 3-6 meters (10-20 ft) tall, wide spreading. Green flowers followed by black, cherry-like berries.

Where it grows: Appears regularly in forest understories.

How it spreads: Spread mostly by birds.

What it threatens: Forms dense cover shades out other plants and causes problems in woodlands.

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