How do maples spread their seeds?
Acer is a general name of Acer species in Aceraceae, some of which are also commonly known as maples. There are 131 species of Aceraceae in the world and 101 species in China, which is the country with the largest number of Acer species. So how do maples spread their seeds?
1. What do maples use to spread their seeds
Acer spreads seeds in three ways, namely, wind transmission, human or animal transmission and water transmission. In wind transmission, it mainly helps the wind to carry the seeds far away; sometimes in the grass, maple seeds or fruits stick to clothes or trousers, or adhere to other animals; Maple trees prevent seeds from rotting or sinking by soaking or absorbing water, and they can float on the surface and spread through streams or rivers.
Many Acer plants are world-famous ornamental tree species. The ornamental value of Acer is mainly determined by leaf color and leaf shape. Acer planted in large parks or places of interest, natural parks and botanical gardens can best show the beauty of red leaves. Many countries are also very fond of maples, such as Canada holds a grand "Acer Festival" every year, its national flag is also sprinkled with a red maple leaf.
2. Distribution of Acer
Acer trees are widely distributed in the north temperate zone and tropical mountains, and most of them are born in low mountains and hills and flatlands below 800 meters above sea level. It is distributed in Asia, Europe, North America and the northern margin of Africa. Acer trees in China are distributed in various provinces, mainly in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. Acer is very adaptable and does not need too much care. Basically, as long as the soil is suitable, it can survive.
The history of maple appreciation in China is very long. As early as in Qiuxing Fu in the Western Jin Dynasty, there is the phrase "court maple to sprinkle", which shows that people have already planted maple trees in the courtyard at that time. It is also a very popular thing to enjoy the red leaves nowadays. Every year when the red leaves are red in Xiangshan, it will attract a large number of tourists to play and watch.
So far for maple trees, friends who are interested in maples can conduct in-depth research, or consider buying several trees to plant at home.
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