Understand the growth habits of red maple trees, choose appropriate tools, correctly pick red maple leaves Preservation and utilization of red maple leaves, red maple trees, as a common ornamental tree species in my country, are very popular for their unique autumn colors and beautiful maple leaves. Every autumn, when red maple leaves become in full swing, people come to the red maple forest to appreciate this beautiful picture given by nature. How to pick beautiful maple leaves while protecting the trees? This article will reveal the techniques of picking leaves from red maple trees. Understand the growth habits of red maple trees Before picking red maple leaves, we must first understand the growth habits of red maple trees. Red maple trees are deciduous trees and like sunny and humid environments. During the growth process, the leaves of red maple trees will go through multiple stages such as green and red, of which the leaves in the red stage are the most beautiful. The best time to pick red maple leaves is autumn. Choose the right tool In order to reduce damage to trees when picking red maple leaves, it is recommended to choose the right tool. The following tools are available: 1. Long bamboo poles: Long bamboo poles can easily reach the maple leaves on the tree, and The damage to trees is less.
2. Branch shears: If the red maple tree is short, you can use branch shears to pick leaves. Pay attention to keep the wound as smooth as possible during pruning, which is conducive to tree recovery.
3. Hand picking: For maple leaves that are close to the ground, you can try to pick them by hand, but be careful to be gentle during the picking process to avoid damaging the bark. Correctly picking red maple leaves When picking red maple leaves, the following principles should be followed: 1. Choose mature red maple leaves: Mature red maple leaves are brightly colored and have higher ornamental value.
2. Pick from the bottom of the trunk: Pick from the bottom of the trunk and gradually move upward to avoid damaging the tree.
3. Gently shake the branches: During the picking process, gently shake the branches to let the maple leaves fall naturally, which can save time and reduce damage.
4. Avoid over-picking: When picking red maple leaves, pay attention to moderation to avoid over-picking causing malnutrition in the trees. Preservation and utilization of red maple leaves The picked red maple leaves can be used to make handicrafts, dried flowers, etc. The following are some methods to preserve and utilize red maple leaves: 1. Natural air drying: Place the picked red maple leaves in a ventilated and dry place and let them dry naturally.
2. Sun-drying: Lay the red maple leaves in the sun and dry until dry.
3. Making dried flowers: Clip the air-dried or sun-dried red maple leaves in a book, and take them out after they are completely dried. They can be used to make dried flowers.
Picking red maple leaves is an activity that tests both skill and patience. By understanding the growth habits of red maple trees, selecting suitable tools, and correctly picking red maple leaves, we can easily harvest beautiful maple leaves and learn to preserve and Use red maple leaves to let this gift of nature bloom in our lives.
References: "Atlas of China Ornamental Plants"(China Forestry Press, 2016)"Garden Plant Cultivation and Conservation"(China Agricultural Press, 2015)