In late autumn, there is a kind of plant in the mountain forest that is particularly eye-catching. Its orange-red leaves are very eye-catching in the warm sunshine. The fiery red leaves make people feel a sense of warmth in the bleak autumn wind. This plant belongs to Salt bark wood of the family Anacardiaceae.

The salt bark tree has the form of a tree or a shrub. Its height is generally about two to ten meters. The branches are brown with a layer of orange-red pubescence. The leaves of salt skin wood are oval in shape, generally about six to twelve centimeters in length and three to seven centimeters in width. Three to six pairs of small leaves are gathered on the long petiole, which looks like a long feather. Its leaves are relatively thin and have a circle of irregular serrations on the edges. Salt bark wood generally blooms around July every year. Its flowers are milky white, the petals are oblong, and the length is about two millimeters. Its flowering period generally lasts until September. After the flowering period of the salt bark tree is over, it will grow fruits. Its fruits are spherical and usually mature from October to November every year. The mature fruits will turn red.

Saltwood is a unique tree species in my country. It is widely distributed in our country. In addition to the northeastern region and Inner Mongolia region of our country, it is not distributed in Xinjiang region. It is distributed in various other provinces and regions. , generally growing on sunny slopes, in woods beside streams, or in bushes. Salt skin wood likes sufficient light, a warm and humid climate environment, and also has a certain degree of cold resistance. Salt bark wood is highly adaptable and can tolerate drought and barren growth environments. It has no strict requirements on the soil environment. It can grow normally in acidic soil, neutral soil, and soil containing calcareous soil. However, it can grow normally in fertile soil. Thrives in well-drained sandy soil.

The branches and leaves of saltwood are lush, and the color of the leaves changes with the seasons. The leaves turn red in autumn, which has high ornamental value. It can be planted as an ornamental tree in greening projects and can be used as Street greening, park greening and community greening, etc. The root system of salt bark wood is relatively developed, the growth rate is very fast, the germination ability is very strong, and it has the function of soil and water conservation. It can also be used as a mine greening tree species in greening projects.