Is the weeping plum an evergreen or a deciduous plant?

The weeping plum is a plant belonging to the true plum series of the Rosaceae family. As a horticultural cultivar of the plum, it is widely cultivated and has high ornamental value. Its branches naturally droop, its tree form is elegant and graceful, and its flowers bloom like a waterfall, making it an excellent variety among plums. The weeping plum originated in our country, and today it is mainly distributed in the areas south of the Yangtze River, so is the weeping plum evergreen or deciduous?

1. Is the weeping plum evergreen or deciduous

The weeping plum belongs to the deciduous trees of the genus Armeniaca in the Rosaceae family, so it is not an evergreen plant. Common types of weeping plum include the Jiangmei weeping type, the pink-flowered weeping type, the Wubao weeping type, the Canxue weeping type, the Baibi weeping type (divided into single-bi and double-bi), and the Guhong weeping type, among others. Among them, ‘Fenpi Weeping’ and ‘Jinsheng Weeping’ are excellent varieties of weeping plum.

For a long time in the past, people mistakenly confused the weeping plum with the Zhaoshui plum, and it was only corrected in recent years. In fact, the Zhaoshui plum refers to a plum whose flowers all face downward, and is not the weeping plum whose branches naturally droop. The weeping plum can be enjoyed both for its flowers and for its form, so it is widely used in gardens, whether facing the wind, reflecting in the water, leaning against a slope, accompanying a pavilion, or planted in pairs in front of a gate and courtyard. As a for scenic spots, it is full of elegant charm.

2. How to care for the weeping plum

The growing medium for the weeping plum should be a loose soil rich in humus. It is generally made by mixing humus soil, vegetable garden soil, coarse sand, and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer in a ratio of 3:4:3:0.5. In order to control the branches and protect its shape, the weeping plum needs frequent pruning, while also avoiding causing nutritional deficiency. In daily management, the weeping plum should be placed in a ventilated and sunny place, fertilized in spring, and watered normally. In summer, nitrogen fertilizer should no longer be applied, and watering should also be reduced to control the growth of new shoots.

The above is some related knowledge about the weeping plum. The weeping plum can also be cared for at home, and many forms of growing weeping plum in home pots have now appeared on the market. Friends who are interested can try growing one.