Is the redbud a deciduous or evergreen plant? Understanding redbud habits in one article

The redbud is a common flowering tree in our country, with a very long history of cultivation, dating back as far as the Western Jin dynasty, and over time, the redbud has not been eliminated by history, but has instead become an important part of our modern life. So is the redbud deciduous or evergreen? What value does it have?

1. The genus and species of the redbud

The redbud is divided into two kinds, the redbud flower and the redbud tree, both of which can be called redbud. The redbud tree is relatively widely distributed in our country, planted in both the north and the south, while the redbud flower is only distributed in coastal areas; the redbud flower that is the city flower of Hong Kong, China refers to the latter. Although they differ in genus and species, both are often used as garden ornamental plants, and when they bloom, the branches are full of brilliant purple-red, shaped like colorful butterflies, densely layered over the whole tree, with an excellent ornamental effect.

The redbud flower belongs to the Fabaceae family, genus Bauhinia, and is an evergreen tree; the plant can generally grow 6-10 m tall, and this kind of redbud is an evergreen tree species that does not shed its leaves. The redbud tree, however, is a deciduous tree or shrub of the Fabaceae family, genus Cercis, generally distributed in temperate regions, with a tree height of generally only 2-4 m, and is a deciduous redbud.

2. The value of the redbud

Although the redbud is divided into two kinds, there is little difference in value; both are used for garden ornament and medicine. The redbud is suitable for planting in courtyards, on lawns, and in front of rocks and buildings, and for the landscaping of residential communities, with a relatively good ornamental effect. At the same time, the wood of the redbud has straight grain and a fine structure, and can be used for furniture and construction.

When used medicinally, the redbud flower is generally used as medicine in the form of its flowers, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, invigorating blood and moving qi, and reducing swelling and relieving pain, while for the redbud tree, the flowers, bark and fruit can all be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, dispelling wind and detoxifying, and invigorating blood and promoting menstruation. Of course, for specific medicinal use, the doctor's advice should prevail.

The above is some basic knowledge about the redbud. After reading this, do you all understand the basic situation of the redbud?