Patterns of Prunus cerasifera early invasion stages into a temperate primeval forest
Journal: Biological Invasions
Year: 2023

Abstract The cherry plum ( Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.) is considered an invasive plant species in numerous areas of the temperate climate zones around the world. Although this exotic tree can naturalize in a wide spectrum of forest ecosystems, its invasion mechanisms remain totally unknown. This study is the first approach aiming to investigate potential drivers shaping the ecological success of P. cerasifera invasion, with an example of the temperate primeval forest as a model recipient ecosystem.