Özet:

Turkey has a very significant potential in terms of its geographical location and its rich natural resources in terms of plant species diversity. But this variety of plant species seems not to be much appreciated in the plant landscape designs made in cities. Increased demand and easy transport has significantly increased the use of exotic species. However, the use of natural species in the current conditions where water resources are reduced should be careful. It should not be forgotten that natural species are relatively better adapted to the ecological characteristics of the areas in which they live. It is also seen that by the use of exotic species the cities lost their identity and their traditional structures were damaged. Therefore, in this study, the natural spread areas of Corylus colurna, a natural species of our country, are described by determining the dendrological properties, ecological desires, functional and aesthetic properties and by exploring the possibilities of use in plant designs.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Özet:

Turkey has a considerable potential in terms of plant variety depending on its geographical location and rich natural resources. However, it is observed that this variety of plant species is not referred for the urban landscape planting designs. Increased demand and easy access have greatly increased the use of exotic species. However, in today's conditions where water resources are diminished, essential consideration should be given in order to use the natural species. It should not be forgotten that the natural species have adapted to the ecological characteristics of their living spaces better than the exotic species. It is also seen that the use of exotic species has to some extent led to the loss of the urban identities and the traditional structures have deteriorated. For this reason, in this study, the natural distribution areas, dendrological characteristics, ecological requirements of Corylus colurna, which is a natural species of our country have been determined and their functional and aesthetic properties have been investigated and explained referring to the planting application examples.