3944:
The Introduction of Ornamental Apple to Beijing

Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Springs F & G
Ling Guo , Beijing Botanical Garden, Beijing 100093, China
Zuoshuang Zhang , Beijing Botanical Garden, Beijing 100093, China
Xiang Shen , Shandong Agriculture University, Tai'an, China
Donglin Zhang , Univ of Maine, Orono, ME
Ying Cao , Beijing Botanical Garden, Beijing 100093, China
Zhequan Mao , Shandong Agriculture University, Tai'an, China
Huairui Shu , Shandong Agriculture University, Tai'an, China
Seventy Eight species and cultivars in Malus genus were introduced to Beijing. The morphological characteristics, cold of hardiness, drought resistance, waterlogging tolerance and the occurrence and control of pests and diseases were studied. A system for evaluation of ornamental apple cultivar was set up and used in selecting 37 species and cultivars.