Growing environment and conditions of Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis likes sunshine, but it is also resistant to shade. Generally, it grows well in the middle and lower part of hillside, shady slope, sunny slope, valley and river banks. It is distributed at an altitude of 400- 1800 meters, and the best growing area is 600- 1300 meters. It is produced in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui in China.
Cornus officinalis growth conditions
Cornus officinalis likes warm and humid environment and is suitable for planting in sandy loam with good drainage and rich organic matter. If it is planted in clay, it is necessary to add an appropriate amount of river sand to increase the permeability and drainage of the soil.
Cornus officinalis growth temperature
The growth of Cornus officinalis needs to provide suitable temperature, and the optimal growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees. When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees, it has poor growth and strong cold resistance, and can withstand the short-term low temperature of-18 degrees.
Growth process of cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis grows and develops from seeds. Under suitable conditions, cells divide, embryos develop into germs and radicles, and seedlings emerge from the soil to form stems, branches, leaves and roots, thus forming plants. Later, they continued to absorb nutrients and water and grew stronger. At a certain age, it turns to reproductive growth stage, flowering, fruiting, maturity, aging and death.
Planting time and method of Cornus officinalis
Cornus officinalis is suitable for planting in spring, with loose and fertile soil and good drainage. Prune the soil in advance, apply sufficient decomposed base fertilizer, mix it evenly with the soil, keep the soil moist after planting, and maintain it in a warm sunny place, which will soon sprout and take root.