Experiences and recommendations for the management of black cherry
Hardly any other tree species in the forest can stir up such heated debate as Black Cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.), which is also referred to as BC for short in this brochure. Originally introduced to Europe as an ornamental tree, its uses soon expanded to include soil improvement, fire protection, and even timber production. Its rapid and virtually unhindered spread eventually led to an era of control measures to protect native flora and fauna from this species, which is classified as invasive.
Its robustness to changing climatic conditions, especially drought and warmer temperatures, suggests that it will continue to spread in many areas. This guide first outlines the most important ecological characteristics of the tree species and, based on this, explains practical recommendations for action, structured according to the initial condition of the stands.