Growing season extension does not lead to uniform growth response in Qinghai spruce

Key Points

• Growth response in Qinghai spruce is not uniform across regions and conditions, varying based on local climate variability and adaptations.
• Significant differences in growth patterns were observed in various populations, affected by specific phenological changes.
• Assessment utilized observational data from multiple forest sites to analyze the impact of extended growing season on tree growth.
• Results imply that management strategies for Qinghai spruce need to consider local climatic variations for effective adaptation.