Ecological and biological features and prospects of using Cotinus coggygria in breeding

Due to the deterioration of environmental situation, requirements for assortment woody plants landscaping territories various purposes are constantly growing. To form a stable with specified characteristics, it is necessary use introduced species in breeding process. The genetic collection VNIISPK Arboretum includes more than 310 species, forms and varieties plants, including Anacardiaceae family R.Br. All representatives this one which Cotinus coggygria . purpose research comprehensive assessment ecological biological features its justify obtain economically valuable traits conditions Central part Russia. According results, most promising order new C. cv. ‘Follis Purpureis’, has number features: winter hardiness, resistance diseases pests, complex decorative qualities. ‘Royal Purple’ can only be used as source pests coloring leaves.