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Did you know that the Ping'an tree also has a flower name?

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The Ping'an tree, originally named Lanyu cinnamon, is an evergreen small tree of the genus Cinnamomum in the laurel family, and a common ornamental woody plant in households. Native to Lanyu Island in Taiwan, China, it is an emerald-green auspicious Ping'an tree. It symbolizes family peace and good fortune, happiness and well-being, and is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts.

Other names for the Ping'an tree

Lanyu cinnamon, Hongtouyu cinnamon, Hongtoushan cinnamon, large-leaf cinnamon, Taiwan cinnamon

Growth habits of the Ping'an tree

Evergreen tree, about 15 m tall; leaves, branches and bark almost without fragrance when dry. Branches and twigs brown; leaves large, bright green on the surface with a metallic sheen, triplinerved from the base, reticulate veins obvious on both sides. Flowering period June to July, fruiting period August to September.

It grows in dense forests. The Ping'an tree likes warmth, moisture and a environment with sufficient light; it tolerates shade, prefers warm and hot conditions without frost or snow, and places with much fog and high temperatures; it does not tolerate drought, waterlogging, severe cold or dry air.

The flower meaning of the Ping'an tree

A prayer for family peace, family happiness, and everything going as one wishes

The Happiness Tree is the representative tree of Hawaii. Because people believe it can bring happiness, many people place it in front of their homes.

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