Is the wood of the deciduous tree Chinese pistache expensive? What is the latest price roughly? How much does a sapling cost per tree? What are the planting techniques and methods?
Chinese pistache, also known as kai wood, kai tree, yellow bead tree, medicine tree, medicine wood, xi wood, kong wood, cockscomb fruit, is a deciduous tree reaching 25-30m tall.So is Chinese pistache wood expensive? What is the latest price roughly? How much does a sapling cost per tree? What are the planting techniques and methods?According to the Suqian nursery stock and flower base, the price of Chinese pistache saplings varies from around ten-plus yuan to over a thousand yuan depending on height and diameter at breast height. It has a deep root system, can resist super-strong winds, has a long lifespan, and grows at a moderate rate. It can be used medicinally, industrially, and for landscaping; it is a tree species that flowers first and then grows leaves.
Is Chinese pistache wood expensive? What is the latest price roughly?
1. Chinese pistache is distributed in China, the Philippines and other places, growing in areas from 140 meters to 3,350 meters above sea level, generally growing in rocky mountain forests.
2. Chinese pistache furniture is natural and eco-friendly. In the eyes of many people, Chinese pistache furniture is quite precious. As a material choice among solid wood furniture overall, Chinese pistache is used relatively little; pine furniture is more common. However, Chinese pistache furniture has interlocking grain and striking colors, and is one of the most beautifully appearing types of wood among rosewood materials. Chinese pistache furniture made from Chinese pistache is not only beautiful in appearance but also has a faint delicate fragrance.
3. Chinese pistache wood is fine in texture and was selected as a first-class hardwood among the broadleaf timbers produced in Taiwan, China. It is also one of the materials used for decorative utensils such as inkstone boxes, mirror stands, flower pot stands and walking sticks.
4. For saplings with a height of 7CM and a diameter at breast height of 20cm, the price is around 2100/tree; for saplings with a diameter at breast height of 25cm, the price is around 3300/tree; for saplings with a diameter at breast height of 28cm, the price is around 4800/tree; for saplings with a diameter at breast height of 30cm, the price is around 6500/tree.
What are the planting techniques and methods for Chinese pistache?
1. Chinese pistache is a sun-loving tree species that prefers an environment with ample light and a warm climate; seedlings are shade-tolerant. It is not suited to cold climates. It is drought-tolerant and tolerates barren soil, and has low soil requirements. It can adapt to slightly acidic, neutral and slightly alkaline sandy soil, clay soil, loess and gravelly soil, and grows best on fertile, moist, well-drained limestone mountain sites. Chinese pistache is a deep-rooted tree species with a well-developed, thick and strong taproot, can resist strong winds, and has strong sprouting ability. However, its growth rate is relatively slow, and its lifespan can exceed 500 years. It has strong resistance to sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and coal smoke, so in practical use it can be planted for greening in polluted sites such as factories, streets and mining areas.
2. Propagation and cultivation methods: sowing and raising seedlings can be done between February and March in spring. Make ridges and prepare beds, with a row spacing of 40 cm and a depth of 5 cm. Water before sowing, spread the seeds evenly into the furrows, use 5 to 6 kg of seed per mu, cover with 2 to 3 cm of soil, and cover with plastic film. Before the seeds emerge, keep the soil moist; they generally emerge in 20-25 days. To increase the survival rate of seedlings, thin them early. The first thinning is done when the seedlings are 10 to 20 cm tall, pulling out weak seedlings and keeping strong ones. After that, thin 1 to 2 more times according to seedling growth and development, and the final thinning should be done when the seedlings are 40-50 cm tall. During the seedling growth period, nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer are mainly used; in the rapid growth period, nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer are mixed; in the wood lignification period, potassium fertilizer is mainly used, and nitrogen fertilizer is stopped. Depending on field conditions, loosen the soil and weed, mostly after irrigation or after rain. The loosening depth within the rows should be shallower than the soil cover thickness, while loosening between rows can be appropriately deeper. One-year-old seedlings are 80 to 100 cm tall, with 30,000 seedlings produced per mu.
3. Chinese pistache is an excellent tree species for urban greening, scenic areas and residential community landscaping. Its crown is rounded, its branches and leaves are lush and beautiful, and its colors change richly through the four seasons: in early spring the young leaves are red, in summer they are green, and in autumn the leaves turn deep red or orange-yellow. The red female inflorescences also have good ornamental value. It is suitable as a shade tree in courtyards, a street tree and a scenic mountain forest tree, and is also often used as a greening tree for “four-side” planting and for afforestation in low mountain areas. In landscape greening, it is suitable when planted on lawns, slopes, valleys, or beside rockeries and pavilions. To form a large area of autumn red-leaf forest, it can be mixed with maples, sweetgum and others for a better effect.
Appendix: Maintenance methods for Chinese pistache boards
1. Do not store Chinese pistache in a room that is too humid; keep the indoors dry. In the humid summer, it is best to use thin rubber to separate the parts of the furniture in contact with the floor, and at the same time keep a gap of 0.5-1 cm between the parts of the furniture against the wall and the wall.
2. Wipe Chinese pistache frequently. When wiping the furniture, do not use solvents containing alcohol or gasoline to wipe stains, as this will corrode the furniture. It is best to use wood-colored wood furniture polish, spread it thinly and evenly on the surface of the finish, and then wipe it dry with a cotton cloth. This can reduce dust accumulation and increase the sense of luster.
3. When placing Chinese pistache, avoid contact with hotter heat sources such as heating, otherwise the furniture will dry and crack from the heat, affecting its appearance. If it needs to be placed near heating, you can use some heat-resistant material to separate it from the furniture to avoid damage.