What's wrong with mangosteen falling leaves in winter
Mangosteen is an evergreen plant growing in the tropics. Generally, leaves do not fall in winter. It is not cold-tolerant. It is suitable to grow in tropical rain forest with annual average temperature above 20℃ and annual precipitation of 2000-2500ml. It is cultivated in China, Taiwan Province, Fujian, Guangdong and other hot spots.
Mangosteen fruit tree is an evergreen tree of Garcinia. Its trees are as high as 15 meters, and the life span of fruit trees is relatively long. If well maintained, it can be used for more than 70 years. In winter, it is necessary to take warm and cold-proof measures.
Therefore, it is normal for mangosteen trees to lose a small amount of leaves in winter, which may be caused by low temperature, and if a large number of leaves are lost, it may be a problem with the growth of transgenic plants.
What do mangosteen fruit trees look like in winter?
Mangosteen fruit trees do not shed their leaves in winter. Generally, it is about12-20m high, with many branches. The stem grows vertically, the bark is dark brown, and the crown is conical. Its leaves are oval, with a dark green surface and a light yellow-green back. When they break, yellow resin will flow out.
Mangosteen fruit trees shed their leaves in winter.
Mangosteen trees generally do not lose their leaves in winter, let alone lose all their leaves, but if they are not properly maintained. Leaves will also fall off.
What about mangosteen falling leaves in winter?
Before the arrival of winter, mangosteen trees need to take cold-proof measures, and the temperature is stable at about 10 degrees, which is beneficial to mangosteen trees in winter. During the maintenance period, mangosteen trees will be frostbitten and shed leaves.
Maintenance and management of mangosteen in winter
Mangosteen fruit trees can't be maintained outdoors in winter. When the temperature is lower than 20℃, the growth of plants is obviously inhibited. Mangosteen will die when the temperature is lower than 5℃ for a long time.
Regular pruning of mangosteen fruit trees is very important. Miscellaneous branches and long branches should be pruned in time to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, but it is best not to prune in winter, but in spring.