How much is a yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) sapling? Detailed planting method

Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a plant of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) that is relatively common in the wild, and it is now cultivated in many parts of our country. Yellowhorn has high economic value: its seeds can be pressed for oil and used as food, its wood can be made into furniture, its flowers can be enjoyed as ornamentals, and in addition it is a preferred tree species for landscaping. So how much is a yellowhorn sapling, and how do you plant it?

1. How much is a yellowhorn sapling?

The price of yellowhorn saplings is affected by factors such as height, meter diameter, crown width, variety, place of origin, market conditions and purchase quantity. For example, a yellowhorn sapling with a height of 50cm, meter diameter of 1cm, crown width of 1cm and ground diameter of 0.5cm costs about 1 yuan each; a yellowhorn sapling with a height of 80cm, crown width of 20cm and ground diameter of 0.6cm costs about 0.8 yuan each. Prices vary somewhat from place to place, so you can go to a legitimate, reliable nursery market to ask, and the price can also be negotiated according to your purchase quantity.

2. How do you plant yellowhorn?

1. Growing requirements

Yellowhorn has low requirements for the planting soil and is highly adaptable to the environment. It is suitable for planting in grassy sand areas, rocky mountain areas, abandoned land, loess hilly and gully areas and similar places.

Of course, if it can be planted in a place with fertile soil, deep soil layers, good drainage, convenient irrigation and drainage, and relatively flat terrain, it will grow even better.

2. Planting time

Yellowhorn is generally planted as spring afforestation, planted from April to May. But in fact, yellowhorn is also very suitable for autumn planting. At this time of year it is just before the soil freezes, and throughout the winter it can still accumulate certain nutrients, so that the saplings can grow better the following spring.

3. Planting density

Yellowhorn saplings are suited to appropriate close planting; according to the conditions of the selected site, grasp suitable row spacing and plant spacing. Do not make it too sparse, otherwise soil resources will be wasted.

4. Planting method

Yellowhorn saplings are generally planted in holes, with a hole diameter and depth of 60 cm each. First put 10 jin of crushed straw into the hole, then mix in thoroughly decomposed farmyard manure and soil and blend evenly. Fill the pit with soil on top. When planting, straighten the sapling to ensure that the root system of the yellowhorn sapling can spread out. After burying the soil and firming it, the soil should be 1 to 2 cm higher than the ground surface according to the trace of the roots, and water thoroughly with the settling water immediately. Once the water has seeped down into the ground, cover the top with plastic film.

5. Pruning work

Yellowhorn trees are delicate, fragile and easily broken by wind; their wounds heal slowly, and their bark is easily bruised and shed. In addition, the firmness of the xylem varies greatly, the branching characteristics are not uniform, and the growth habits differ. Yellowhorn also has the characteristics of being tolerant of pruning and tolerant of stumping, with strong sprouting ability and strong branching ability.

The above is an introduction to the price of yellowhorn saplings and how to plant them. We hope it is of some help to you.