Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China
Urban trees play a dual role in enhancing landscape aesthetics and contributing to carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the biomass and carbon storage of eight common urban tree species in Zhengzhou, China, using organ-specific measurements and allometric growth models. The results revealed th...
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| description | Urban trees play a dual role in enhancing landscape aesthetics and contributing to carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the biomass and carbon storage of eight common urban tree species in Zhengzhou, China, using organ-specific measurements and allometric growth models. The results revealed that biomass and carbon were primarily allocated to the trunk, followed by the roots, branches, and leaves; these results are consistent with previous findings. <i>Acer buergerianum</i> Miq. and <i>Magnolia grandiflora</i> L. demonstrated the highest per-tree carbon storage, while <i>Styphnolobium japonicum</i> (L.) Schott and <i>Salix babylonica</i> L. performed better in carbon storage per unit area. These patterns are linked to variations in species morphology, growth performance, and planting density. The study provides evidence-based recommendations for optimizing urban tree species selection to enhance carbon sink capacity. Future applications include integrating these results into urban planning strategies and long-term carbon monitoring systems, thereby contributing to low-carbon city development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1d3720c05afc40cc8eb94cda37b0b13f2025-08-20T02:33:54ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-05-0111550010.3390/horticulturae11050500Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in ChinaJing He0Qike Ding1Qiupeng Yuan2Shanshan Jin3Dongfeng Yan4Zhi Li5College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, ChinaUrban trees play a dual role in enhancing landscape aesthetics and contributing to carbon sequestration. This study evaluated the biomass and carbon storage of eight common urban tree species in Zhengzhou, China, using organ-specific measurements and allometric growth models. The results revealed that biomass and carbon were primarily allocated to the trunk, followed by the roots, branches, and leaves; these results are consistent with previous findings. <i>Acer buergerianum</i> Miq. and <i>Magnolia grandiflora</i> L. demonstrated the highest per-tree carbon storage, while <i>Styphnolobium japonicum</i> (L.) Schott and <i>Salix babylonica</i> L. performed better in carbon storage per unit area. These patterns are linked to variations in species morphology, growth performance, and planting density. The study provides evidence-based recommendations for optimizing urban tree species selection to enhance carbon sink capacity. Future applications include integrating these results into urban planning strategies and long-term carbon monitoring systems, thereby contributing to low-carbon city development.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/5/500landscaping tree speciesbiomass modelurban garden treescarbon content |
| spellingShingle | Jing He Qike Ding Qiupeng Yuan Shanshan Jin Dongfeng Yan Zhi Li Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China Horticulturae landscaping tree species biomass model urban garden trees carbon content |
| title | Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China |
| title_full | Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China |
| title_short | Investigation of Biomass and Carbon Storage of Tree Species in Zhengzhou, a Megacity in China |
| title_sort | investigation of biomass and carbon storage of tree species in zhengzhou a megacity in china |
| topic | landscaping tree species biomass model urban garden trees carbon content |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/5/500 |
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