Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 2
Written by Ion ROȘCA, Elisaveta ONICA, Alina CUTCOVSCHI-MUȘTUC, Maria TABĂRA, Natalia ONICA
The article includes the results of a research on the bioecological features of some new taxa from the collection of the genus Cornus L. of the "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute). The study includes the taxa of Cornus alba: 'Elegantisima', 'Aurea', 'Cream Cracker' PBR, 'Sibirica'. The studied taxa are known as dogwoods, having high decorative value due to their habit, crown, color of vines, leaves, fruits, long duration of flowering and fructification, all of which are determining criteria in landscape art. They are resistant to drought, frost, pollutant substances, do not require special care, only shaping cuts and compliance with the recommended technology throughout the growing season. They are used in landscaping particularly in the foreground, in small groups, in mixtures at the edges of tree plantations and hedges of different heights and colors.
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