The species of woody lianas in collection of the Botanical Garden of the Institute of Biology of the Komi Science Center
There are experimental results on woody lianas which have been recently introduced in the Botanical Garden of the Institute of Biology (Komi Republic). The paper contains data on growth biology, development, and winter hardiness of 18 species and varieties of plants belonging to 12 genera and ten families. Numerous woody lianas grow rapidly and are highly decorative but are not winter hardy enough. Shoots grow long but become frozen almost every winter. Next summer the pants form new shoots and quickly restore. Seven species flower and bear fruits. There are six species of woody lianas which are winter hardy enough to be recommended for broad planting in the Komi Republic as Lonicera prolifera, Menispermum canadense, M. dauricum, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Atragene sibirica, and Solanum dulcamara. The latter two are local species. Lonicera caprifolium, Vitis amurensis, Schisandra chinensis, and Actinidia kolomikta are not winter hardy enough. Hydrangea heteromalla is understudied. They can be planted carefully mostly in private gardens. Schisandra chinensis and Actinidia kolomikta should be used mainly as valuable fruit and berry plants.