Innovative approaches in the use of species of the genus Acer l. in landscaping plantings of agglomerations of the dry steppe

Abstract

Species of the genus Acer L. are valued in garden and Park construction, for single planting in parks and on boulevards, in massifs, as well as for creating shady alleys, which is undoubtedly a topical issue in arid steppe conditions. The most favorable combination of natural components is observed in Park areas. The best indicators of natural comfort in the parks of the city of Rostov-on-don are noted in the PC and O im. Revolution, may 1, im. Viti cherevichkina, in the city of Bataysk in PC and O im. Lenin, in the city of Novocherkassk-Alexander garden. Uncomfortable conditions are associated with areas of pollution of the natural environment. These are mainly roads and transport interchanges. Bolshaya Sadovaya street (Rostovon-don), Yermak Ave. and Baklanovsky Ave. (Novocherkassk), where Acer pseudoplatanus L. and Acer platanoides L. grow according to our research, have the lowest level of comfort, due to high traffic congestion. 
In landscape architecture, decorative durability plays an important role – the preservation of a decorative feature for a long period of time. The natural shape of the crown is taken as such a sign. Maples do not equally retain such a basic decorative feature as the shape of the crown with age. Acer platanoides L. and Acer pseudoplatanus L. according to the results of observations retain the natural shape of the crown in the absence of shading for up to 50-60 years and are assigned to the 1 group of decorative durability. Silver maple retains the shape of the crown well for more than 30 years, so it is assigned to the 2 group of decorative durability.