Ecological and biological assessment of species of the genus Syringa L. for use in the green building of the Orel region

Abstract

The article presents by results of ecological and biological assessment of 13 species of the genus Syringa L. of genetic collection of the arboretum of VNIISPK (Orel region) on following indicators: degree of hardiness (frost resistance), state after overwintering and summer months, resistance to pests, assessment of the decorativeness. As a result of the investigations Syringa L. species were revealed as the most promising ones: S. amurensis Rupr., S. Komarovii Schneid., S. velutina Кom., S. vulgaris L., S. josikaea Jacq, S. henryi Schneid. These of the species can be recommended for modern green building in the conditions of Central Chernozem region of the Russian Federation, including in Orel and the Orel region.