Cherry blossom trees not suited to PH ecosystem

By The Manila Times

Jun 18, 2016 7:45 pm

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Cherry blossom trees are well-known for their beauty, admired worldwide, such that the trees themselves attract tourists who come to Japan to enjoy a view of the tree flowers in full bloom. But if we plant them in the Philippines, we may cause adverse effects on our ecological system and biodiversity.

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