Re: [AlpacaTalk] Cherry trees: how toxic?

First have these trees positively identified as the Black Cherry Trees that cause these problems. Local vernacular gives trees different names, and these may or may not be black cherries. Fruiting cherries (Bing, Pie cherries, and the like) are a completely different species from the Black Cherry which produces this problem. They are more closely related to apples.

States have state foresters, just like they have extension agents for farms, so take advnatage of this resource whenever you have a tree question. They can also advise you about lumbering etc. In years past, there was often a bent toward harvesting trees, so they would be quick to advise to cut things down if they were good lumber trees, but now, at least in our local experience, they are a bit less likely to encourage logging. Thankfully.

Laurel

Tim & Laurel Shouvlin
Bluebird Hills Farm CSA & Alpacas
3617 Derr Rd. Springfield, Ohio 45503
www.bluebirdhills.com
bluebirdhills@voyager.net
937-390-6127 or 937-206-3936 (cell)

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