Open AccessBiological features of the Himalayan lilac (<i>Syringa emodi</i> Wall. Ex Royle) during introduction in the Bashkir Cis-Urals
Author(s) -
N. V. Polyakova
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bûlletenʹ gosudarstvennogo nikitskogo botaničeskogo sada
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0513-1634
DOI - 10.36305/0513-1634-2021-140-25-30
Subject(s) - lilac , botany , biology , hardiness (plants) , phenology , horticulture , cultivar
The article presents the results of a long-term (2005-2017) introduction study of Syringa emodi Wall. ex Royle, cultivated in the South Ural Botanical Garden Institute of the UFIC RAS. As a result of phenological observations, it was revealed that S. emodi belongs to the flowering ones in terms of medium flowering - the beginning of flowering is observed on average on the end of May. The duration of flowering is 18-22 days. Pollen viability is lower than that of other types of lilacs in the collection and is 13%. Fruiting annually, the level is slightly lower compared to other species. Seed germination is 82-86%. Winter hardiness is relatively high, only in very severe winters is freezing of annual shoots observed. The total score in the evaluation of decorative characters of S. emodi was 76 points out of 100 possible. For a number of signs, introduction stability was determined by 87 points. The conclusion is made about the successful introduction of S. emodi in the Republic of Bashkortostan and the possibility of widespread use of this species in landscaping settlements in the region.