Urban trees exhibit stronger sensitivity to environmental change but larger growth recovery than their rural counterparts

Key Points

• Urban trees exhibit a heightened sensitivity to environmental change, demonstrating significant physiological responses in fluctuating conditions.
• Growth recovery rates are notably larger in urban trees as compared to rural counterparts, illustrating their adaptive resilience.
• The study employs comparative analysis of urban and rural trees to assess environmental impact on growth patterns.
• These findings highlight the importance of urban trees in ecological health, suggesting their potential for resilience in changing climates.