Abstract:

To carry out the study Amelanchier alnifolia of high calcium plant, the objective to understanding the adaptability of this berry trees in eastern of Heilongjiang Province, which adding new economic trees species for development of berry and forestry, introducing new growth point for local economy, the study has broad prospect. Suiling Area of Heilongjiang Province introduced and planted Amelanchier alnifolia about ‘Thiessen’, ‘Martin’, ‘Honeywood’ and ‘Smoky-3’ from afforestation research institute of Liaoning Province in arid zones in 2008. The result of 4 years experiments showed that the roots of Amelanchier alnifolia sprouted in late March till early April, unfold during late April and mid-May, it blossoms in late May, the blossoming period was 7-10 days, fruit maturation period was in late June till mid July, and leaves fell in mid to late October. The new shoot growth in June to September, the length of new shoot of was between 60.75 cm in first year, the average height of 3 years old was 96.5 cm, and ground diameter was 1.31 cm, the fruit fresh average weight was 1.43 g, the average numbers of spouts was 14, in addition, Amelanchier alnifolia showed very strong cold resistance and disease resistance, so that it was a higher cold resistance plant, it can be introduced and cultivated in the Heilongjiang Province of Suiling Area and other regions with similar climates.