How long does the flowering period of Ziyeli (Prunus cerasifera) last?
Answering netizens' questions about the flowering period of Ziyeli and sharing experience on the maintenance of green plants concerning the symbolism and implications of Ziyeli, detailed content will be shared next.
Yesterday, when I went out to pick up a package, I suddenly noticed that the Ziyeli in our community has bloomed! It's even fully bloomed! Quite a small surprise~ Let's get to know Ziyeli today.
Ziyeli, image source: Baidu
Ziyeli, also known as Hongye Li, is a deciduous small tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, reaching a height of up to 8 meters. It is native to southwest Asia and is widely planted in North China and its southern regions. The leaves are purple-red throughout the year, making it a famous ornamental leaf species, suitable for solitary or group planting, and can set off the background. Especially the bright purple leaves, among the green leaves, look like ever-lasting flowers, forming a beautiful landscape in the green mountains and clear waters.
Ziyeli, image source: Baidu
Ziyeli is native to Xinjiang, growing on mountain slopes, stony slopes, and riverbanks in canyons, at altitudes of 800-2000 meters. [1] It is also distributed in Central Asia, Tianshan, Iran, Asia Minor, and the Balkan Peninsula.
Ziyeli, image source: Baidu
The flowers of Ziyeli have 5 white petals with a slight pink center, blooming before the leaves, and when in full bloom, the scene looks snowy white, very beautiful. The flowering period is April, and the fruiting period is August (now it's the end of February, and the Ziyeli in the community has already bloomed). I tasted the fruit of Ziyeli a few years ago, and the taste was not very good for me, as it was too sour.
Fruit of Ziyeli
Ziyeli prefers sunny, warm, and humid climates, with certain drought resistance. It has a strong adaptability to soil, does not tolerate drought, is more tolerant to moisture, and grows well in fertile, deep, well-drained clayey neutral or acidic soils, but does not tolerate alkali. Sandy loam is preferred, but it can also grow in clayey soil, with shallow roots and strong sprouting ability.
The above [ ] introduces the flowering period of Ziyeli and the specific introduction of its symbolism and implications, hoping everyone will like it!