Abstract
A hybridization experiment to sib-cross a population of B. davidii Franch. ‘White Bouquet’ × B. indica Lam. hybrids was initiated in 2004 to generate a larger population of such hybrids to assess landscape potential. Large populations from the sib-mated B. davidii ‘White Bouquet’ × B. indica hybrids can be generated. The population was initially assessed for growth habit, leaf size, floriferousness, seed morphology, and winter hardiness. Susceptibility to spider mite damage was also noted in the population. Although these hybrids have desirable traits such as non-dehiscent fruit and ornamental foliage, further hybridization is needed to address undesirable traits such as sparse growth and flowering along with spider mite susceptibility.
Author notes
2Assistant professor, Oklahoma State University. [email protected]
3Associate professor, Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701