Park and Estate Plants of Russia and Europe

The book provides a description of park decorative plants of all life forms: trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and annuals, ferns, mosses, etc. - a total of over 380 species. It compares typical and promising plants of Russia and European countries. The biological features of the plants are shown, their names and families to which they belong are presented; the decorative characteristics of specific plants and the agronomy of their cultivation are discussed. The basics of park art are also outlined, along with approaches to selecting beautiful park plants for specific natural conditions.
The information will help Russian citizens better navigate the field of parks in their homeland and when visiting foreign countries. Familiarity with a wide range of beautiful plants will facilitate the targeted selection of new species and varieties for cultivation not only in cities and towns but also in personal summer cottages and estates, making them more beautiful and interesting.
The materials of the book will be useful for biology students, park management specialists, green industry professionals, cottage and estate owners, and all lovers of the life-giving beauty of plants in any places where people live, work, and relax.