When does Phoenix wood blossom?

Phoenix wood, also known as buttercup, safflower couplet tree, Phoenix tree, is a tall deciduous tree of the genus Leguminosae, originating in Madagascar and tropical parts of the world, distributed in southern and southwestern China. Because of its bright red or orange flowers and bright green pinnate leaves, it is regarded as one of the most colorful trees in the world. Let's take a look at when the Phoenix trees will bloom.

When does Phoenix wood blossom?

Phoenix wood usually blossoms from May to July. The Phoenix wood blossoms beautifully, and the number of flowers is so large that the whole tree is dyed red. Phoenix wood flowers are relatively large, axillary flowers, with five petals, the beginning is bright red, as the flowers open will gradually become orange-red, the edge of the petals is yellow, and with folds.

The growth habit of Phoenix wood

Phoenix wood is a tropical tree species, which begins to blossom after planting for 6 ~ 8 years. It likes the environment of high temperature, humidity and sufficient sunshine. The suitable temperature for growth is 20-30 ℃, not hardy, and the winter temperature is not lower than 10 ℃. The sandy loam with deep, fertile and rich organic matter is suitable for fear of stagnant water, good drainage, drought resistance and barren soil. Generally, the height of 1-year-old can reach 1.5-2 meters, and that of 2-year-old can reach 3-4 meters, and the flowers can be planted for 6-8 years. In South China, winter buds germinate in early February, and the growth peak is from April to July. In late July, due to high temperature, the growth decreases. After the middle and late August, the temperature drops and the growth accelerates. The growth slows down after October, and leaves fall from December to January of the following year.

What is the value of Phoenix wood?

1. Medicinal value: the bark of Phoenix wood has the effects of calming liver, hidden yang and antipyretic effect, the water extract of its stem bark has emetic effect on cats and monkeys and the inhibitory effect of central nervous system, and the alcohol and water extract of flower can kill Ascaris lumbricoides.

2. Ornamental value: Phoenix wood is a famous tropical ornamental tree species with tall crown, red flowers and green leaves, full of fire and magnificent trees. It is widely planted in botanical gardens and parks in southern China as ornamental trees or street trees.

3. Ecological value: the root system of Phoenix tree has nitrogen-fixing rhizobium, which can save fertilizer application, and a large number of fallen leaves provide good mulch for ground cover plants, which can keep moisture and heat preservation, improve the content and structure of soil organic matter, and increase soil fertility.

4. Process value: the resin is soluble in water and can be used in the process. The wood is light and soft, full of elasticity and special wood grain, which can be used as small furniture and raw materials for technology. Pods are used as percussion instruments in the Caribbean, called rustles or sand balls.