What flowers are suitable for Linyi
As an ecological city in the southern part of Shandong Province, Linyi's warm and humid climate provides unique conditions for plant growth. Not only do common flowers flourish here, but the unique city flower, Linyi crabapple, and the thousand-year-old Ginkgo biloba trees also complement each other, forming a unique urban landscape symbol.
Linyi climate and plant growth characteristics
Distinct four seasons of temperate monsoon climate
The annual average precipitation of 850 millimeters combined with 2100 hours of sunlight creates a typical climate characterized by spring moisture, summer rain, autumn coolness, and winter cold. It is necessary to pay attention to setting up shade nets from June to August to prevent the strong midday sunlight from burning the leaves of shade-loving plants such as Chinese roses and hydrangeas.
Attention points for soil improvement
Most of the urban area is composed of clay loam, so it is recommended to mix in 30% decomposed leaf soil and 5% perlite before planting to enhance breathability. For potted plants, a mixture of peat soil: vermiculite: river sand in a ratio of 5:3:2 can be used, which is especially suitable for high-demand species such as orchids and azaleas.
Selected list of courtyard flowers in Linyi
Preferred tree species
Deciduous trees such as Ginkgo biloba, Chinese scholar tree, and magnolia are not only suitable for seasonal changes but also cold and drought resistant. Among them, the golden leaves of Ginkgo biloba in autumn complement the ancient city walls. Trees like West府 crabapple and cherry blossoms form a pink flower corridor when they bloom from March to April.
Special shrub matching scheme
Linzhou crabapple, as the city flower, can bloom for up to 20 days in March, forming a color block combination with the red and purple of Ziyeli. In winter, it can be matched with wintersweet and Hongrui wood, while the evergreen honeysuckle and the deciduous forsythia create a four-season landscape hierarchy.
In-depth interpretation of Linyi's city tree and city flower
The legend of Linzhou crabapple cultivation
Through 17 years of crossbreeding between loquat crabapple and hawthorn crabapple, a unique variety with a flower diameter of 5cm and strong disease resistance has been formed. The unique crimson红斑纹 at the base of its petals has become a city logo pattern for Linyi.
The ecological value of the thousand-year-old Ginkgo biloba
There are 32,000 Ginkgo biloba trees over 100 years old in Tancheng County, among which there are more than 1800 ancient trees with a diameter of 1 meter in the old万亩 Ginkgo biloba forest. Every autumn, it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists, forming a characteristic ecological tourism belt of 'Ginkgo biloba nurturing the lungs'.
From courtyard flowers to city cards, Linyi writes the story of ecology with plants. By choosing suitable varieties and matching seasonal maintenance, everyone can create their own 'mini flower city' on their balcony or courtyard. When Linzhou crabapple blooms, it is a good idea to follow the fragrance of flowers and feel the vitality of this ancient city.