What plant is the money tree? Get to know the herbaceous money tree

Morphological characteristics of the money tree

 A 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 and about 1.5 mm wide, slightly red, with a small pointed tip at the apex and ciliate margins.

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 Garden 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, liking light and tolerating slight semi-shade; cold-tolerant (Huangshan goldenrain tree is less so); tolerant of drought and poor soil, and also tolerant of low moisture, saline-alkali land, and short-term waterlogging.

Deep-rooted, with strong roots and strong sprouting ability, growing at a moderate rate, slower when young and gradually faster later, widely adaptable, not demanding in soil requirements, able to grow in slightly acidic and alkaline soils, and preferring to grow in calcareous soils. Resistant

to wind relatively strongly, able to withstand low temperatures of minus 25°C, and strongly resistant to dust, sulfur dioxide, and ozone. Few pests and diseases, easy cultivation and management.

Ornamental value of the money tree

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