Introduction of pedunculate oak in the conditions of the northern border of the range

Abstract

The problem of increasing the biological diversity of taiga forests has recently been particularly relevant. One solution is the widespread introduction into the culture of dendroflora species growing on the border of their range. For the southern taiga vegetation region, English oak (Quercus robur) can become promising in this respect. The dendrological garden of the Vologda GMHA acted as an object for research. During the evaluation of dendrometric indicators, the presence of significant annual increases in height was established. There is a slight frosting of annual shoots. The winter hardiness score corresponds to I-II. Photosynthetic pigments in the assimilation apparatus of the plant are normal. The presence of generative development indicates naturalization. Seeds of the 1st quality class will ensure the production of seed material.