What are the characteristics of wintersweet? A comprehensive introduction to its main features
Wintersweet buds in the deep winter when all other flowers have withered, braving the cold and defying frost, expressing the character of the Chinese nation that never yields in the face of violence, and giving people spiritual inspiration and enjoyment of beauty. Wintersweet can be planted in courtyards, and can also be used for old-stump bonsai and flower arranging and plastic arts; it is an ideal precious flowering tree for flower viewing in winter.
Alternative names of wintersweet
Jinmei, lahua, lameihua, lamu, mamuzi, shiliangcha, tangmei, xiangmei.
Growth habits of wintersweet
Wintersweet likes sunlight, can tolerate shade and dislikes waterlogging. Wintersweet flowers can bloom proudly in frost and snow, with yellow flowers like wax and a strong fragrance, and it is a major ornamental flowering tree in winter. Wintersweet is cold-resistant and can overwinter safely at no lower than -15°C. It can be cultivated in the open ground in areas south of Beijing; if the flowering period encounters a low temperature of -10°C, the flowers suffer cold damage.
Wintersweet usually grows in slightly acidic sandy loam with deep, fertile, loose soil and good drainage, and grows poorly on saline-alkali soil.
Wintersweet has relatively strong drought tolerance and is afraid of waterlogging, so when cared for at home it should not be watered too frequently. The tree has strong growth vigor and vigorous branching, and the root crown easily produces suckers. It tolerates pruning and is easy to shape. It flowers before leafing out, with the flowering period from 11 month ~ the following 3 month, and it matures in 7~8 month.
The symbolism of wintersweet
A loving heart, a noble soul. Loyal, independent, resolute, faithful, strong, steadfast, pure and noble. Noble character and sterling integrity, proud and aloof, a clear heart, noble spirit, independent innovation.
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