Abstract:
rom 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 horizontalis that was studied in the conditions of
"Tudor Neculai” nursery, Iasi region. 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.