The sycamore tree is a plant of the genus Wutong in the family Sterculiaceae, also known as Qingtong and Tongma. The sycamore tree is also a large deciduous tree, with a height of up to 15 meters, a straight trunk, and green, smooth bark. The sycamore tree is an ornamental tree cultivated in gardens. Its wood is light and soft, making it a good material for making wooden boxes and musical instruments. The seeds can be eaten or squeezed for oil after frying. The oil is non-drying oil.

The leaves of the tung tree are very similar to maple leaves, even the veins are the same. The bark fibers are white and can be used to make paper and rope. Wood shavings can leach mucus, which is called shavings and moisturizes hair.

Wutong seeds are the seeds of the sycamore tree. The dried seeds are spherical or quasi-round, 6 to 8 mm in diameter, yellow-brown to dark brown, and the surface is wrinkled into a reticulate pattern. The outer seed coat is brittle and easy to break, while the inner seed coat is tough. After removal, there is thick, light yellow endosperm inside; the two cotyledons are thin and large, close to the endosperm, and the radicle is located at the narrower end.

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Habits of the sycamore tree:

The sycamore tree is suitable for growing in places with a warm climate and high rainfall. If the soil layer is thick and the soil is rich in organic matter and can meet the nutrients for tree growth, then it will grow well in such an environment. But it is not resistant to waterlogging. If the groundwater level exceeds 1 meter and the roots are partially in the water, the roots will suffer from lack of oxygen, causing root rot and eventually death.

The suitable sowing period in the northern region is late April and early May. Of course, it depends on the specific climate conditions. If it is earlier or delayed, it will have a great impact on the emergence and growth of the seedlings, so you must pay attention to it. ?

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