How to identify the Chinese happy tree? Mastering these identification methods is enough
I. Trunk
The Chinese happy tree is a tall deciduous tree, reaching a maximum height of over 20 m. The bark is gray, mottled and split on the trunk surface, with shallow cracks. The branches are relatively slender. New branches are purple-green, while those of many years are mostly brown.
II. Leaves
The leaves of the Chinese happy tree are alternate, with a papery texture, growing in an elliptical shape. They are relatively large, reaching 15-28 cm. The upper surface of the leaves is bright green, and the veins of new leaves have short fine hairs. The lower surface of the leaves is light green, and the fine hairs are denser than on the upper surface. The petiole is relatively long, reaching 2-3 cm.
III. Flowers
The inflorescence of the Chinese happy tree is nearly spherical, with the upper half female and the lower half male. The pedicel is a cylinder about 5 cm long. The petals are pale green, and the flowering period is from May to July.