August 15, 2025

Comprehensive assessment of the dendroflora of the city of Abakan and the possibilities of optimizing the park plantings of cities in the steppe zone of Khakassia

Key Points

Dendroflora assessment identified 67 vascular plant species in Abakan, highlighting diverse urban greenery.
Key findings show that Tilia cordata has significant adaptation features critical for urban plantings.
Analysis included monitoring growth patterns and interspecific relationships with local pests to ensure plant health.
Preserving tree species like Tilia cordata is essential for enhancing urban landscapes, particularly in challenging steppe environments.

Abstract

The dendroflora of the city under study is represented by 67 species of higher vascular plants, which belong to 39 genera and 19 families. The leading position is occupied by the families Rosaceae (21 species, 31,9%), Salicaceae (10 species, 14,9%), Pinaceae (7 species, 10,4%). The basis of tree plantings of the city of Abakan are the speciesPopulus nigraL. andP. balsamiferaL.;Betula pendulaRoth is also widespread. Recently,Tilia cordataMill. has been increasingly used for urban landscaping. The study of the adaptation features of small-leaved linden in the steppe zone of the city of Abakan is very important, since it will allow us to predict its further development and, if necessary, take timely measures to preserve it. In addition, it is extremely important to assess the formation of interspecific relationships betweenT. cordataand arthropods – leaf pests in the city of Abakan. Preliminary assessment showed that the most typical primary pests ofT. cordatain the city of Abakan are:Eriophyes tiliaevar.liosomaNal.,Eriophyes tiliaevar.nervalisNal.,Eucallipterus tiliaeL. The highest growth was usually observed inT. cordataindividuals in good condition. Plants susceptible to diseases and pests showed a low growth.

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