Acer ukurunduense

Acer ukurunduense is a deciduous tree species from the genus Acer and belongs to the family of Sapindaceae. This species is native to the moderate regions of East Asia and can be found in countries such as Russia, China, Korea and Japan. Due to its attractive leaf coloring and its adaptability to cold climate zones, Acer ukurunduense is also increasingly used in garden and landscape design.

Morphology

Acer ukurunduense is a medium -sized tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters, with some copies also assuming shrub shape. The tree has a rounded, wide crown and smooth, gray -brown bark that gets slightly scaly in old age. Young shoots are thin, often red or greenish and later gray.

The leaves of this kind are lagged and resemble those of other types of maple. They are deeply cut and usually have five to seven rags. The top of the leaf is green, while the underside is often brighter, sometimes slightly hairy. The petiole are colored red to pink, which gives the plant a special ornament in spring and autumn. In autumn, the leaves turn spectacularly into bright yellow, orange and red tones, which makes the tree particularly attractive for the autumn landscape.

The flowers of Acer ukurunduense are relatively inconspicuous. They appear in late spring in small, yellow -green, upright umbels. The plant is monozish, which means that it carries both male and female flowers on the same specimen. After the pollination, the typical double wing (Samaras) develop, which are characteristic of the maple species. These fruits ripen in late summer and are important for the reproduction and distribution of the species.

Distribution and habitat

Acer ukurunduense is mainly at home in the mountain forests and moderate zones of the eastern Russia, northeast china, Koreas and Japan. The tree prefers cool, damp forests and grows up to 1500 meters at high altitudes. It is adapted to cold winter and cool summer and thrives particularly well on well -permeable, humus -rich soils. In its natural habitat, Acer ukurunduense can often be found in mixed forests, where it grows together with other deciduous trees such as oak, linden and other maple species.

Ecological meaning

Acer ukurunduense plays an important role in the forests of East Asia. As a medium -sized tree, it contributes to the structure and stability of the forest ecosystems. Its leaves offer food for different types of insects, and the wings are eaten by birds and small mammals. Since this tree is frost -resistant, it contributes to the preservation of biodiversity in cold climates and helps to protect the soil from erosion.

In its natural distribution area, Acer ukurunduense also acts as a protective and shadow dispenser for smaller plant species and creates micro-based facts that are of crucial importance for the preservation of forest ecology. His ability to grow in shady locations makes it an important part of forests that occur in cold regions.

Use in horticulture

In the garden culture, Acer ukurunduense is estimated for its autumn color and its cold resistance. The tree is particularly suitable for parks, larger gardens and landscapes in moderate climate zones. Due to its resistance to cold and frost, it is also planted in northern regions, where other types of maple thrive less well.

This tree prefers locations with well -permeable, slightly acidic to neutral floors and is best thrived in damp, partially shaded to sunny layers. Although he needs a certain care and regular irrigation at a young age, Acer ukurunduense is relatively easy to care for and resistant to pests and diseases.

Protection status and threats

There are currently no serious threats to Acer ukurunduense in its natural distribution area. The tree is not endangered in its distribution, although changes in land use, deforestation and climate change could have potentially long -term effects on populations. In protected forests and national parks, however, the tree is well represented, which contributes to stabilizing its stocks.