What are the growing conditions for Eucommia ulmoides? A detailed explanation of its suitable environment requirements
Eucommia ulmoides, also known as simian pi and 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 bones and muscles, and lowering blood pressure. It has been cultivated in China for a thousand years, so what environment is suitable for growing it? Let's take a look together.
1. Temperature requirements
Eucommia ulmoides prefers a warm climate and has a fairly wide adaptability to temperature. It grows well in areas with an annual average temperature of 9-20°C, and can grow and develop normally in extreme climates ranging from -3°C to 44°C. The most suitable temperature is 10-35°C, with 25-28°C being the most ideal. At present, the main production areas of Eucommia ulmoides in China are distributed in regions with an average temperature of 11-17°C.
2. Light conditions
Eucommia ulmoides is a strongly light-demanding tree species with relatively strong light requirements, but its shade tolerance is poor. The intensity of light and the duration of exposure affect its growth and development, and it grows well in environments with strong light. According to surveys, when Eucommia ulmoides grows on sunny slopes and semi-sunny slopes with sufficient light, its trees are vigorous and its leaves are thick; however, when it grows on shady slopes with poor light conditions, its trees are weaker, the crown is sparse, and the leaves are thin and pale. Therefore, when planting Eucommia ulmoides, it is essential to choose sunny slopes or semi-sunny slopes with sufficient light.
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 make a great difference to its growth and development, mainly in terms of soil texture, fertility, soil layer thickness, and pH. Sandy loam soil with a loose texture is preferable, 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 tolerance to drought and moisture, and can grow in ** areas with only 88 mm of precipitation, as well as in Jiangxi areas with more than 1800 mm of precipitation, which fully proves its drought and moisture tolerance. During the seedling stage and young tree growth stage, the demand for water is relatively high. If water is lacking, it will at least affect growth, and at worst cause death from dehydration.
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