Method for selecting ornamental species for different shading intensity in urban green spaces.

ABSTRACT: In urban areas, ornamental plants face different constraints, such as the shading of buildings and trees. Therefore, the selection of suitable species and their integration or combination with pre-existing plants is very important. Trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant species must be distributed according to plant light requirements and shading intensity. Ornamental plants are classified into two groups based on their light intensity or shade tolerance: sun and shade species. To properly position the plants, especially in the immediate vicinity of buildings, it is necessary to study the projection of shadows during the year and the most critical periods, such as July and August. The position of ornamental species with different shading tolerances can be obtained by characterizing the leaf g

SUBMITTER: Francini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582628 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature