Large (greater than 30 feet) invasive Prunus sp. tree flowering with white flowers. Two people stand below and a house is visible in the background.
Photo By/Credit

Homer Soil and Water Conservation District

Date Shot/Created
06/03/2025
Media Usage Rights/License
Some Rights Reserved
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Originally introduced to Alaska as ornamentals, Prunus sp. trees are one of the top disruptive plants in the state. They produce showy white flowers and abundant berries, and have spread far beyond cultivated landscapes.
Species
Prunus
Subject tags
Invasive species