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What other aliases does the money tree have? Many people don't know these names

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The money tree is a perennial herbaceous flower introduced from abroad in recent years, with a plant height of 50 cm to 80 cm. On the underground corm grow pinnately compound leaves resembling those of Zamia cycads or ferns, with fleshy petioles, 7 to 10 pairs of leaflets, and elliptical leaflets that look like pairs of neatly arranged copper coins. The spathe bud is reddish-brown.

Morphological characteristics of the money tree

 Deciduous shrub or small tree, 3-6 m tall, rarely up to 10 m; young branches grayish-green, hairless, old branches dark gray; buds cylindrical, 8-10 mm long, bud scales broadly lanceolate, about 5 mm long, about 1.5 mm wide, slightly red, with a small pointed tip at the apex, margins ciliate.

Flowering period May, fruiting period June-October.

Origin and distribution of the money tree

Native to northern and central China. Also distributed in Japan and Korea. At present, the Hunan Jiajun Landscape Goldenrain Tree Base, Jiangsu Goldenrain Tree Base, and Zhejiang Goldenrain Tree Base all carry out large-scale artificial cultivation.

Growth habits of the money tree

 The money tree is a sun-loving tree species, likes light, and is slightly tolerant of partial shade; cold-tolerant (Huangshan goldenrain tree is less so); tolerant of drought and barren soil, and also tolerant of low humidity, saline-alkali land, and short-term waterlogging damage.

Deep-rooted, with strong roots and strong sprouting ability, moderate growth speed, slower when young, then gradually faster, widely adaptable, not demanding in soil requirements, able to grow in slightly acidic and alkaline soils, and prefers to grow in calcareous soil. Strong

wind resistance, can withstand low temperatures of minus 25°C, and has strong resistance to dust, sulfur dioxide, and ozone. Few pests and diseases, and easy cultivation and management.

Ornamental value of the money tree

 The goldenrain tree grows especially fast and is used in considerable quantities in landscaping. It is an excellent tree species for street trees, afforestation plants, park greening, and residential community greening. Its greening effect is good, it shows results quickly, and its economic value is high.

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