Day: June 21, 2024

Snow Willow-Snowflakes

Fontanesia phillyreoides subsp. fortunei (Carriere) Yaltirik is a deciduous shrub or small tree of the Oleaceae family, genus Fontanesia fortunei, growing up to 8 meters tall. The bark is gray-brown, with gray-white, cylindrical branches, and light yellow or light green, quadrangular or angular, glabrous twigs. The leaves are papery, lanceolate, ovate-lanceolate, or narrowly ovate, measuring 3-12 cm in length and 0.8-2.6 cm in width.

Nanjing cedar

Let’s focus on the popularity of Nanjing cedar. It may not be appropriate to say that it is well-known throughout the country, but in the minds of many gardening enthusiasts, it is often described as “good and abundant.” Perhaps due to the climate and soil, the cedar grows luxuriantly in Nanjing, with a tall main trunk and beautiful tree posture that is unforgettable, pleasing to the eye, and hard to leave.

Field management after cedar planting

Cedar Overview

Cedar, a member of the Pinaceae family, is also known as Himalayan fir or Himalayan cedar. This majestic tree can reach heights of over 70 meters, with a straight trunk and firm wood that resists warping and cracking. Its fragrance, combined with its elegant, evergreen appearance and pagoda-like crown, makes it a popular ornamental species.

Cedar Habits

Cedar is native to India, Afghanistan, and the western Himalayas, typically found at altitudes of 1200-3000 meters, with the optimal range being 1800-2600 meters.

【Life Aesthetics】Using old tires to grow flowers

Fill the inner circle of the tires with an appropriate amount of soil.