Title: Introduction and screening of ornamental bamboo in Changsha Region
Abstract: Ornamental bamboo is an important part of garden plants. Hunan is not only the major producing areas of bamboo, but also the suitable areas for bamboo growth. In order to provide a scientifi c basis and resource security for introduction, cultivation, widespread application of ornamental bamboo, and to solve the problem of few species of ornamental bamboo in the ornament al garden, 151 species of ornamental bamboo belonging to 23 genera, including varieties, were selectively introduced from abroad. 142 species of ornamental bamboo were preserved successfully, and a specialized garden and a germplasm resource garden of ornamental bamboo were established. Taking ornamental value, growth character and cold resistance as indexes, a evaluation index system of ornamental bamboo was established. Phyllostachys heterocycla cv. Tubaeformis S.Y.Wang and other 65 species of ornamental bamboo were selected to be planted in Changsha, Hunan Province, and 44 species of ornamental bamboo could be planted in a relative small range.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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