Elaeagnus angustifolia, Elaeagnus angustifolia, evergreen tree
Du Ying, alias False Myrica rubra, Wild Olive, Gallnut Eight Trees, etc. , an evergreen tree of Elaeagnus, can be as high as 15m. We often see it in the waterfront, and it is also an excellent variety for courtyard viewing and surrounding greening. Du Ying's old leaves will turn red, and the treetops hanging high will fall with the wind, like boats on the water, which are particularly dynamic and beautiful.
The flowers in Du Ying, like tassels, all face in the next direction, especially neat and tidy, and the breeze blows with a faint fragrance of flowers. Its trunk is smooth and straight; Flowering from June to July, gray, with a large number; The round drupe is dark purple when it matures.
Why does Du Ying become an excellent greening tree species?
First of all, it has high survival rate, low cost, good benefit and strong ability to adapt to environmental differences, and can be used as a native tree species in Lingnan area.
Secondly, because of its high ornamental value and straight trunk, it is suitable to be a street tree, and its leaves change with the seasons, red and green, bright and pleasing to the eye. The third is because it has ecological benefits and many practical functions.
What are the practical functions?
Bark can be used as dye; Wood is the stem material for cultivating mushrooms; The fruit is edible, and the seed oil can be used as soap and lubricating oil. Using Du Ying to create ecological barrier has obvious effect on preventing dust pollution and reducing or avoiding harm.
Duyingxi has a warm and humid environment, so it is very common in waterfront plants. Developed root system, strong germination and protective effect on soil; Resistant to pruning, and can be pruned according to preferences; Many branches, dense leaves and good shading effect.