Table 1 Study sites and climate
From: Drought and frost resistance of trees: a comparison of four species at different sites and altitudes
Site | Location | Altitude (m) | Minimum temperature (°C) | Maximum temperature (°C) | Mean annual temperature (°C) | Mean annual precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
France | ||||||
Low altitude | ||||||
Royat | 45°46′ N, 3°05′ E | 725 | −13.0 | 31.1 | 8.6 | 777.6 |
Timberline | ||||||
Guéry | 45°36′ N, 2°49′ E | 1,300 | −11.8 | 29.2 | 7.8 | 1,071.4 |
Austria | ||||||
Low altitude | ||||||
Innsbruck | 47°16′ N, 11°22′ E | 575 | −13.9 | 33.7 | 10.3 | 911.3 |
Natters | 47°13′ N, 11°22′ E | 850 | ||||
Timberline | ||||||
Hinterhornalm | 47°20′ N, 11°33′ E | 1,440 | −20.4 | 19.1 | 1.0 | 822.0 |
Birgitz Köpfl | 47°11′ N, 11°19′ E | 1,850 |