What are the evergreen trees throughout the four seasons?
Today's editor introduces the types of evergreen trees and the knowledge of their growth environment in the field of flowers. Keep reading for more information!
Evergreen courtyard绿化树种 include: osmanthus, camellia, holly, dwarf boxwood, ligustrum lucidum, photinia serratifolia, Japanese five-needle pine, white bark pine, dragon cypress, and golden osmanthus. During cultivation, it is necessary to provide an environment conducive to growth based on the plant's growth habits. Only in a suitable environment can it thrive and better sprout, enhancing its overall ornamental value.
Osmanthus
Osmanthus has been deeply loved by the Chinese people since ancient times and is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers. There are countless excellent works praising osmanthus throughout history. It is evergreen, with abundant flowers and leaves, and exudes a fragrant aroma, making it widely used in various gardening fields. Planting it in the courtyard offers good ornamental effects and symbolism. In mid-Autumn, when the night is quiet and the moon is full, enjoying osmanthus with a drink is refreshing and uplifting.
Camellia
Camellia flowers from January to March, with beautiful branches, green leaves, colorful flowers, graceful shapes, elegant postures, and fragrant scent. There are many varieties, with most flowers being red or light red, and some white. The plants are strong and evergreen, making them very suitable for planting in the courtyard for ornamental purposes. Potted camellias are also suitable for decorating living rooms, studies, windows, and balconies.
Holly
Young branches are quadrangular, smooth, and hairless. Leaves are thick and leathery without a petiole; flowers are light yellow-green, and fruits are spherical. Holly grows healthy and vigorous, with high ornamental value, making it an excellent for courtyard ornamental trees. It can be planted in clusters, along roadsides, or as an accent on stones. It is suitable for solitary planting on lawns, in front of doorways, along garden paths, or scattered on rocks and small hills, adding a lush and charming touch.
Dwarf Boxwood
Dwarf boxwood has dense branches and leaves, with shiny and evergreen leaves, making it a common ornamental leaf species in the north. It has a strong resistance to pollution and can absorb toxic gases like sulfur dioxide from the air, purifying the atmosphere. Planting it in the courtyard makes it look lush and beautiful.
What are the evergreen trees throughout the four seasons?
Ligustrum Lucidum
An evergreen tree, ligustrum lucidum is cold-resistant, tolerant to moisture, and prefers a warm and humid climate, loving light and shade. It has a graceful posture, with dense branches and leaves, and a neat tree shape, making it a commonly used ornamental species in gardens. It can be planted alone or in clusters in the courtyard. Due to its adaptability, fast growth, and tolerance to pruning, it is also used as a hedge, usually taking 3-4 years to shape and achieve isolation effects.
Photinia Serratifolia
An evergreen tree (blooming from June to July), photinia serratifolia is slightly shade-tolerant, deep-rooted, and not picky about soil. As a colorful leaf species, photinia serratifolia grows quickly, has strong sprouting ability, and is tolerant to pruning. Its leaves are bright red and easy to plant and manage.
Japanese Five-Needle Pine
Japanese five-needle pine has a sturdy trunk and strong branches, with green leaves, 5 needles per bundle, slightly curved, and branches stretching out gracefully, creating a picturesque scene. It is a precious ornamental tree in gardens and can be planted as a focal point in the courtyard. It can be combined with artificial mountains and stones or planted with red maples. It can be planted in front of main doorways or in front of main landscape trees, presenting a majestic and ancient charm.