What are the growing conditions for Eucommia ulmoides? A full breakdown of the latest requirements
Eucommia ulmoides, also known as simian pi or silian pi, is a common bulk medicinal herb in our daily lives. Its tender leaves, flowers and fruits can all be used as medicine, and it has effects such as tonifying the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones, and lowering blood pressure. It has a cultivation history of over a thousand years in China, so what environment is suitable for growing it? Come and take a look with the editor.
1. Temperature requirements
Eucommia ulmoides prefers a warm climate and has a fairly wide tolerance for temperature. It is suitable for growing in areas with an annual average temperature of 9-20 degrees, and can grow and develop normally in extreme climates from minus 3 degrees to 44 degrees. The most suitable temperature is 10-35 degrees, with 25-28 degrees being the most suitable. At present, the main production areas of Eucommia ulmoides in China are distributed in areas with an average temperature of 11-17 degrees.
2. Light conditions
Eucommia ulmoides is a strongly light-loving tree species and has relatively strong light requirements, but its shade tolerance is poor. The intensity of light and the length of light exposure will affect its growth and development, and it grows well in environments with strong light. According to surveys, when Eucommia ulmoides grows in sunny slopes, semi-sunny slopes and other places with sufficient light, its trees are vigorous and its leaves are thick; but when it grows on shady slopes with poor light conditions, its trees are weaker, its crown is sparse, and its leaves are thin and pale. Therefore, when planting Eucommia ulmoides, you must choose sunny slopes or semi-sunny slopes with sufficient light for planting.
3. Soil requirements
Eucommia ulmoides has strong adaptability to soil and is not strict about soil requirements. According to survey analysis, it can grow and survive in both acidic soil and calcareous soil. However, soils of different properties differ greatly for its growth and development, mainly in soil texture, fertility, soil layer thickness and pH. Sandy loam with loose texture is best, while heavy, poorly permeable soil is not suitable for planting. In addition, the root system of Eucommia ulmoides grows vertically, so it prefers deep, fertile soil, and grows poorly in infertile soil or shallow soil.
4. Water requirements
Eucommia ulmoides is a deep-rooted tree species, and its growth and development cannot be separated from water. Too much or too little water will affect its growth. Eucommia ulmoides has a certain drought tolerance and moisture tolerance, and can grow in the Xinjiang region where precipitation is only 88 mm, and can also grow in the Jiangxi region where precipitation is above 1800 mm. This fully proves its drought tolerance and moisture tolerance. During the seedling stage and young tree growth stage, the demand for water is relatively large. If water is lacking, it will at best affect growth and at worst cause death from lack of water.
The above is an introduction to the growing conditions of Eucommia ulmoides. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.