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Platanus acerifolia is a deciduous tree of Malvaceae. The bark of buttonwood is turquoise and smooth; The leaves are heart-shaped, and the petiole is as long as the leaves; Flowers are terminal pale yellow panicles; Fruit membranous and stipitate; Seeds spherical, crepe; Flowers bloom in June.
Growth habit
Platanus acerifolia likes light, warm and humid climate, and its cold tolerance is not strong; The soil is fertile, moist, deep and well drained, and can grow on acidic, neutral and calcareous soil, but it is not suitable for planting in waterlogged depressions or saline-alkali land, and it is not tolerant of grass shortage. Water can easily rot roots, and waterlogging for five days can kill you. It usually grows well in plains, hills and canyons.
Deep roots and strong roots; The germination ability is weak, so it is generally not suitable for pruning. It grows fast and has a long life span, and can live 100 years. In the growing season, the roots rot and die after being flooded for 3 ~ 5 days. Leaves grow late and fall early in autumn. It has strong resistance to a variety of toxic gases. Afraid of viral diseases, moths and strong winds. It should be planted on the edge of villages, houses, hillsides and limestone hillsides.
Ornamental value
Platanus acerifolia is a common street tree and landscaping ornamental tree. China phoenix tree is also a beautiful ornamental plant, dotted in gardens and houses, and also planted as a street tree. The leaves are palmately shaped and split like flowers. Summer flowers, monoecious, small, yellow-green, terminal panicles, bright and bright when in full bloom.
economic value
Wood is light and soft, which is a good material for making wooden boxes and musical instruments. When the seeds are fried, they can be eaten or pressed with oil. The oil is non-drying oil. Generally, it can be dried in the sun to dry the seeds, boiled in water and taken orally, which has a good detumescence effect. The fiber of bark is white and can be used for papermaking and rope weaving. Wood shavings can leach out mucus, which is called wood shavings moistening hair. As a soil insecticide, leaves can kill aphids and have strong resistance to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine.
Plant meaning
Noble character: Chinese parasol tree symbolizes noble and beautiful character in ancient poetry. With the sound of the phoenix, the song flies over the hills; The phoenix tree grows wildly, covered with brilliant sunrise, symbolizing noble and beautiful character.