Prunus walkeri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Prunus walkeri faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities that target its preferred forest ecosystems, while climate change threatens to alter the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Habitat
Prunus walkeri inhabits temperate deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and forest edges. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions with moderate moisture levels and partial shade provided by the forest canopy.
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Threatened in Denmark
Frequently asked questions
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