Its leaves are broadly elliptic or obovate; Single to double purple, with 1 ~ 2 flowers in axils, flowering in April.
Eucommia ulmoides has been cultivated in China for hundreds of years, and most parks in the country have planted it, mainly for viewing.
Eucommia ulmoides is planted in most parks in China.
Alias:
Plum elm, pink, elm leaves.
Growing habits:
The requirements for soil are not strict, and it is better to be neutral to slightly alkaline and fertile. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. has developed root system and strong drought and disease resistance.
Main value:
Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is a green flowering shrub species in gardens, streets and roadsides in northern China.
If plum blossoms are planted around evergreen trees or rockeries, it will have a good visual ornamental effect.
Disease control:
The common diseases of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. include Eucommia ulmoides Black Spot, Rhizobia and Black Spot. It is necessary to strengthen the management of water and fertilizer, improve the disease resistance of plants, clean up fallen leaves in late autumn and burn them centrally.
Before the plants germinate in spring, spray 5 Baume lime-sulfur mixture once for prevention.