The spread of koelreuteria paniculata laxm. Under ecological conditions in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm. is a woody plant native to China, Korea and Japan. Grows to 8-10 meters in height. It is used for landscaping purposes, and also has honeykeeping properties. It prefers warm, sunny, frost-free, fertile soils, but also tolerates compacted, dry soils and even poor soils. She has a light temperament. Being a rare species in Moldova, the ecological, economic and social benefits of K. paniculata are little known. The aim of the study is to analyse the natural framework in the Republic of Moldova where the species K. paniculata is widespread. The research material consisted in the analysis of parcel descriptions from the forestry offices Olanesti (Tighina Forest Enterprise) and Taraclia (Silva-Sud Cahul Forest Enterprise), where K. paniculata is included in the composition of stands. In order to achieve the aim, the method of bibliographical documentation, observation, analysis and synthesis was used. The studied territory falls zonally in the moderate-continental climate sector, which is characterized by mild and short winters with little snow and warm summers, long-lasting, with a low amount of precipitation.