The genus maple (Acer) representatives’ decorative signs frequency analysis used in floristics

The study presents the analysis of the frequencies of occurrence of decorative characters in some representatives of the genus maple (Acer). In the course of research, it was possible to select the most significant decorative traits from the floristic point of view, to determine the frequency of occurrence of the states of the selected traits. Some types and varieties of maple, most often used in the preparation of floristic compositions, are presented. The most significant decorative features of the selected objects are considered, due to which the floristic compositions look more interesting, more expressive, more voluminous, contrasts are observed: the shape and length of the leaves, the color of the petioles and their autumn color. For each studied object, a variety description was made according to the most significant decorative characteristics from the point of view of floristry. The results are summarized in a general table. The analysis showed that the Norway maple, which is represented by the varieties Globosum, Drummondii and Palmatifidum, has the most common trait conditions. The most common form of the leaf is the palmate-lobed, found in the Norway maple varieties - Globosum, Drummondii, Royal Red and in the species Pseudosibold maple. The most common leaf color is dark green. It is found in the Norway maple Palmatifidum and two types of maple, the Manchu and Ginnal. The common color of the petiole is green, which is found in Norway maple, varieties Globosum, Drummondii and Palmatifidum, in the species of silver maple and pseudosibold maple. Among the leaf length values, the most common value is 14.3±2 cm. These indicators were observed in the Norway maple varieties Drummondii, Royal Red and Globosum.