Chinese flowering crabapple is one of the traditional famous flowers in our country, loved by people for its brilliant flowers and elegant posture. Among many crabapple varieties, there is a kind named "Huayezi" which has attracted much attention due to its unique flower and leaf characteristics. This article will introduce the variety characteristics, maintenance skills, and related knowledge of Huayezi crabapple, helping you better understand and care for this beautiful flower.
The characteristics of the Huayezi crabapple varietyHuayezi crabapple, scientific name Malus spectabilis 'Huayezi', belongs to the Rosaceae apple genus. It is a deciduous small tree with a graceful shape, slender branches, deep green leaves, and various flower colors such as pink and white. The flowers of Huayezi crabapple are small but dense, with a long flowering period and high ornamental value.
The growth environment of Huayezi crabappleHuayezi crabapple has strong adaptability, loves light, is cold and drought resistant, and not picky about soil. However, well-drained, fertile sandy soil is preferred. During the growth process, Huayezi crabapple needs ample sunlight to promote bud differentiation and enhance the ornamental value of the flowers.
Maintenance skills of Huayezi crabapple1. Watering: Huayezi crabapple prefers a humid environment but avoids waterlogging. During the growing period, keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation. In the winter dormancy period, the frequency of watering can be appropriately reduced.
2. Fertilization: Huayezi crabapple enjoys fertilizer. During the growing period, a compound fertilizer can be applied once a month to promote plant growth and flowering.
3. Pruning: Huayezi crabapple grows rapidly and should be pruned in time to maintain a beautiful shape. After flowering in spring, a thinning cut can be made to remove diseased and weak branches and crossed branches, which is conducive to ventilation and light transmission.
4. Pest and disease control: Huayezi crabapple is susceptible to pests and diseases such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and diseases are found, timely measures should be taken, such as spraying pesticides and pruning diseased branches.
The cultural connotation of Huayezi crabappleHuayezi crabapple has a long history in our country and is known as the "Queen of Flowers". In ancient times, crabapple flowers were often used to symbolize beauty, purity, and resilience. Huayezi crabapple still attracts people with its unique charm and has become a favorite ornamental flower.
Huayezi crabapple, as a unique variety of crabapple, has high ornamental and maintenance value. Understanding its variety characteristics, growth environment, and maintenance skills can help us better appreciate and care for this beautiful flower. It is hoped that this article can provide useful references for flower enthusiasts.
References:
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[2] Li Xiaohong, Liu Fang. The prevention and control of pests and diseases of Chinese flowering crabapple [J]. Botanical Garden, 2019, 38(1): 45-48.