Studies on the phenology of Cotoneaster divaricatus Rehd species, in the conditions of Iasi county

Abstract

From the multitude of dendrological species, Cotoneaster genus, with all the species included, is particularly important in garden design, especially that the conditions of our country are generally favorable and very favorable for the growth of these species. The purpose of the paper is to highlight the ornamental potential of the most popular specie of Cotoneaster genus, respectively Cotoneaster divaricatus Rehd. that was studied in the conditions of Iasi county. During the growing season there were made observations and determinations concerning shoots annual growth rate, the growth rhythm of leaves and the number of flowers on the stems.