Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
In anticipation of the summer season, specialists Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection reminds that box elder is an invasive (alien) tree species. It actively spreads and grows quickly.
Box elder is a dominant tree species that poses a threat to biodiversity by disrupting the ecological balance. This tree was brought from North America in the 17th century. A few decades ago, it was used for landscaping Moscow. However, over time, it became clear that box elder is displacing local tree species such as birch, alder and other plants that cannot fully develop in conditions of insufficient light. Only a few survive in its shade. Thus, the balance of the ecosystem is disrupted and biological diversity is reduced.
Moreover, the fast-growing plant poses a threat to human life and property. The fact is that due to its shallow root system, it is unstable in soft and wet soil. It is the box elder that most often falls during heavy rains, hurricanes and other adverse weather conditions.
Environmentalists advise avoiding buying box elder seedlings for summer cottages. Although the box elder has a large crown that provides shelter from the heat, you should choose seedlings that are compatible with the local flora and less aggressive in development. The planting material market offers a huge selection of beautiful plants for garden plots that can be both beautiful and useful.
To create a comfortable recreation area or a hedge on a summer cottage or house plot, specialists from the capital’s Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection recommend considering alternative options, such as ginnal and Norway maple, hawthorn, ornamental apple trees, thuja and other trees, and from shrubs – elderberry, cotoneaster, as well as dogwood and mock orange.
In addition, it is advisable to promptly remove self-seeding and shoots of box elder in the first year of their appearance. This will avoid dense plantings with an asymmetrical crown in the future, which, together with the superficial root system, reduces the stability of the tree.
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