Pink smoke tree bloomed in the Botanical garden of MSU “Aptekarsky ogorod”. About this informed the press-Secretary of the garden Olga Arkhipova.
“Smoky, or parikova, tree – sumac ordinary family anakardievyh — bloomed in the Botanical garden of MSU “Aptekarsky ogorod”. Lush deciduous shrub like coats pink smoke that is visible for a few tens of meters. Admire the unique spectacle of the Mirror channel within a month. The area in front of this plant is a popular place for photos and selfies, including wedding,” said she.
Olga Arkhipova noted that smoky wood in Russia began to cultivate since the XVII century.
“Small yellowish flowers gathered in delicate blossoms, is quite unsightly. How to plant an effect of the misty clouds? The fact that strongly elongated pedicels densely covered with huge amount of fine pinkish hairs. Sumac grows to a height of 7 m, are almost immune to pests and easily tolerates winter and lives up to 100 years. Currently, smoky wood is widely used as an ornamental garden plant,” added the spokesman.
She recalled that from June 20, 2020 “Apothecary garden” is partially open. Guests can access the garden exclusively for pre-registration and electronic ticket purchased on the website hortus.ru. Greenhouse complex is closed indefinitely.
