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Switzerland bans sale of cherry laurel as invasive species

Switzerland bans sale of cherry laurel as invasive species

Switzerland has banned the sale and import of the cherry laurel from September 1, with the aim of preventing the spread of this invasive species that is often used as a hedge. The new measure does not require gardeners to remove and destroy existing specimens. The plant, whose Latin name is Prunus laurocerasus, originates from...