Перспективність використання видів роду Сніжноягідник (Symphoricarpos Duhamel) в озелененні міських селитебних ландшафтів

Abstract

У статті проаналізовано перспективність використання видів роду Сніжноягідник (Symphoricarpos Duhamel) в озелененні міських селитебних ландшафтів. Окреслено перелік видів, інтродукованих в Лісостепу України. Розглядаються їх декоративні, екологічні та адаптивні властивості, стійкість до урбанізованого середовища, а також рекомендації щодо застосування в ландшафтному дизайні для підвищення естетичності та екологічної стабільності міст.

The article is devoted to the study of the prospects of using species of the genus Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Duhamel) in creating and improving green spaces of urban anthropogenic landscapes, in particular hedges and park compositions. In the context of urbanization and increasing environmental challenges, such as air pollution, heat islands and biodiversity loss, ornamental shrubs, in particular snowberry, play an important role in the formation of sustainable and aesthetically attractive urban ecosystems. The genus Symphoricarpos, which has about 15 species, is distributed mainly in North and Central America, with the exception of the species S. sinensis, which is endemic to China. In Ukraine, the most common is the white snowberry (S. albus), which is distinguished by its high decorativeness and frost resistance. The study presents an analysis of the key characteristics of the snowberry, which make it promising for urban landscaping: unpretentiousness to soil conditions, the ability to withstand dry periods due to its deep root system, resistance to low temperatures and ease of care. Particular attention is paid to the decorative qualities of the plant, in particular, long flowering (from June to autumn) and snow-white beautiful fruits that remain on the branches even in winter, providing aesthetic appeal in the cold season. The fruits of the snowberry are food for birds, which contributes to the maintenance of biodiversity in urban areas. The article examines various species of the genus, in particular S. albus, S. orbiculatus and S. microphyllus, their adaptability to urban conditions and the possibilities of use in landscape design. S. albus is effectively used to create hedges, borders and group plantings and the ease of creating various forms. The potential of hybrid varieties, such as S. chenaultii, for ground cover plantings and strengthening slopes is also analyzed. Based on the analysis, recommendations are proposed for the wider use of species of the genus Symphoricarpos in urban landscaping, including optimal planting schemes, combinations with other plants and care measures. Snowberry is a promising plant for creating sustainable, functional and aesthetically attractive urban landscapes. The study may be of interest to ecologists and landscaping specialists working in the field of optimizing green areas of urbanized areas.