The red maple paradox: what explains the widespread expansion of red maple in eastern forests?

The red maple paradox: what explains the widespread expansion of red maple in eastern forests?

The presence of early and late successional tree species characteristics of red maple are the reasons for its widespread distribution in North America in the 20th century. Moreover, the species also possesses above average longevity and high understory tolerance.

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Veröffentlicht in:Bioscience 1998-05, Vol.48 (5), p.355
1. Verfasser: Abrams, Marc D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Development
Plant development
Plants
Red maple
Trees
Trees (Plants)
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Zusammenfassung:The presence of early and late successional tree species characteristics of red maple are the reasons for its widespread distribution in North America in the 20th century. Moreover, the species also possesses above average longevity and high understory tolerance.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1313374