DECORATIVE FEATURES OF MAHONIA AGUIFOLIUM AND PROSPECTS FOR ITS USE IN GREENING OF UZBEKISTAN CITIES
The article highlights the findings of research on the study of ornamental features and varietal diversity of Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt, introduced to Uzbekistan as an ornamental plant. Mahonia can be found in nature both in Asia and North America. An analysis of the results obtained in 2021 made it possible to find out that the average sheet dimensions are 14.38 ± 0.36 mm by 8.93 ± 0.18 mm. We designated No. 13 as having the highest dimensions, measuring 22.13 ± 10.69 mm in length and 13.27 ± 4.86 mm in width, exceeding the average length by 7.75 mm and the average width by 4.34 mm.
mahonia, introduction, alkaloid, phenology, ascorbic acid, ontogeny, ornamental features, mahonia varieties.