Cornus sanguine
Blood-red turf (Latin Cornus sanguinea L.)— deciduous shrub, a species of the genus deren, family Dogwood. The common European part except the Far North, the Caucasus, Asia, South Europe. In nature, the turf reaches 4 m, grows in temperate climates, and is often found on the edge of forests and along the shores of reservoirs. the flexible young shoots of the turf are painted in a bright olive color. Over time, they change it to reddish or brown, and in late autumn, after leaf fall, the shoots turn bright maroon. The ovate, dark green leaves are large, reaching 5 cm in diameter. In the first half of September, the leaf plate becomes blood-scarlet or brick-colored. At the end of spring, small creamy-white flowers appear on the red turf, which stay on the branches for a month. The first inflorescences appear at the 7th year of life. With proper care and in regions with a warm climate, the plant can bloom again in late summer. In autumn, small, inedible black fruits are formed from the inflorescences. The shrub is fast-growing, in a year the crown grows to half a meter in height and width. The plant grows in one place for up to 25 years. A shrub 2-4 m tall with prostrate naked branches, the shoot by spring has blood – red leaves curly hairy from below. It blooms sometimes a second time in autumn. It reproduces with crna. It lives in floodplains, thickets, undergrowth, along the edges. Tolerates shading. After felling, it gives a sprout. The other is red with greenish-yellow sapwood. The rod is for weaving and hoops. It tolerates urban conditions well, is unpretentious and hardy. Therefore, it is recommended for urban landscaping: in squares, boulevards, when landscaping city courtyards, playgrounds, school gardens and gardens at medical institutions. It is used to create hedges. When landscaping cities, it is recommended to plant in groups or singly, on living walls and curbs. It is considered a promising plant when used in a landscape designer.
Cornus Sanguinea L. In the Tashkent Botanical Garden, the seeds of the species originate from the state of Amsterdam A.A. Mavzhudov in 1976 for the purpose of introduction and planted in nurseries. The sprouts planted from seeds germinated in March 1977, and the young sprouts were transplanted into the Yeuropean-Crimean-Caucasian Exposition in 1979. Currently, 16 bushes of this species grow in the exposition.
