Common types of underwood plants Application of underwood plants Conservation of underwood plants, as the name suggests, refer to those plants that belong to shrubs or small trees in plant taxonomy. They are used in many fields such as gardening, ecological restoration, and medicinal use. What types of underwood plants are there? This article will reveal you one by one. Common types of underwood plants 1. Shrubs (1) Rose: Rose has beautiful color and long flowering period. It is one of the common ornamental shrubs.
(2) Crape myrtle: Crape myrtle is rich in colors and beautiful in flower shapes, which has high ornamental value.
(3) Honeyflower: Honeyflower has medicinal values such as clearing heat, detoxifying, and antiviral. It is also an excellent ornamental shrub.
2. Small trees (1) Osmanthus: Osmanthus has a strong aroma and golden color. It is a traditional famous flower in our country.
(2) Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo biloba has beautiful tree shape and unique leaf shape, which has high ornamental value.
(3) Pomegranate: Pomegranate fruits are red and colorful. They are common small ornamental trees. Application of underwood plants 1. Garden landscape underwood plants have high ornamental value in garden landscapes and can be used to create different landscape effects. For example, shrubs such as rose and crape myrtle can be used in flower beds, hedges, etc.; small trees such as ginkgo and pomegranate can be used in courtyards, parks and other places.
2. Ecological restoration Wood plants also play an important role in ecological restoration, such as honeysuckle, crape myrtle and other plants, which can be used for soil and water conservation, wind prevention and sand fixation, etc.
3. Medicinal parts of the underwood plants have medicinal value, such as honeysuckle, sweet-scented osmanthus, etc. honeysuckle has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, antiviral, etc.; sweet-scented osmanthus has the effects of expectorant and relieving cough. Maintenance of underwood plants 1. Watering: Underwood plants need enough water, but water should also be avoided to avoid root rot.
2. Fertilization: Lower wood plants need appropriate amount of fertilizer to ensure their healthy growth.
3. Pruning: Timely pruning can promote the growth of underwood plants and maintain their beautiful shape.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Underlying wood plants are vulnerable to pests and diseases, and must be controlled in a timely manner.
There are many kinds of underwood plants and have a wide range of uses. They can be used not only in garden landscapes, but also in ecological restoration and medicinal use. Understanding the types and maintenance methods of underwood plants will help us make better use of these plants in daily life. In the future development, underwood plants will play an increasingly important role in my country's gardening, ecology, medicinal and other fields.
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