I have loved plants since I was a child, and have worked in garden landscape in the north and south, so I have a relatively good understanding of various garden plants and know the habits of different plants. Today I would like to recommend to you several trees, shrubs and vines suitable for planting in Heyuan, Guangdong. These plants can make the city more beautiful, the countryside more beautiful, and the courtyard more beautiful.

1. Trees

Cherry blossoms

Scientific Name: Cerasus sp.

Family: Rosaceae, Prunus

Origin: Taiwan, Japan, etc.

Flowering period: January to April, the flowering period lasts for more than a month

Suitable area: Plain to 1200 meters above sea level

Varieties: Guangzhou Early Cherry, Fujian Mountain Cherry, Red, Taiwan Mountain Cherry,

Douglas

Other names: March cherry / Cassia velvet / pink shower tree / Thai cherry

Scientific name: Cassia bakeriana Family: Caesalpiniaceae (Fabaceae)

English name: Pink Shower Tree, Pink Cassia, Wishing Tree Origin: India, Thailand, Myanmar, etc.

Flowering period: March-April, the flowering period lasts for more than a month. Daylight conditions: full sun flowers

Also known as Thai cherry blossoms, also known as pink shower trees, Leguminosae, flowering period of 2 months, pink flowers, suitable for Taiwan, Guangdong and other subtropical areas. The characteristic is that in spring when the flowers bloom, the tree is full of flowers, and the new leaves have not grown yet, so the whole tree is covered with pink flowers.

Purple Magnolia

Magnolia liliiflora (scientific name: Magnolia liliiflora Desr.), Magnoliaceae, also known as Magnolia, Magnolia , is a unique plant that grows in areas with an altitude of 300 to 1,600 meters, generally growing on the edge of the hillside forest. The viewing period in Heyuan is: February to March

Tabebuia rubra

The genus Tabebuia is a deciduous tree of the Bignoniaceae family. The plant can reach a height of more than 10 meters. The palmate compound leaves are opposite, with five leaflets. The flowering period is from January to February, and it blooms in early spring. The corolla is bell-shaped and comes in three colors: purple, magenta, and pink.

Yellow bell tree

It is a deciduous tree of the Bignoniaceae family and the genus Tabebuia . It can grow up to 5 meters in height. The viewing period is spring, from March to April . The flowers bloom before the leaves. It is particularly spectacular when it blooms. Currently, many urban roads in Heyuan have chosen this tree.

Weeping Begonia

(Scientific name: Malus halliana Koehne) is a small deciduous tree of the genus Malus in the Rosaceae family, up to 5 meters high. The viewing period is March-April. It is planted in park projects in Heyuan.

Bauhinia

Bauhinia variegata L., also known as Bauhinia variegata , ...

Golden Panda (Australian Goldenrod)

Xanthostemon chrysanthus (Scientific name: Xanthostemon chrysanthus) is an evergreen small tree native to Australia. It has a long flowering period, from early September to the end of December, lasting up to 4 months. The flowers are yellow, and the small flowers are clustered at the top of the branches, bright and eye-catching. It blooms all year round, the young leaves are dark red, and the leaves are red in winter.

Silk Cotton Tree

Ceiba speciosa , the beauty tree, has a flowering period of up to three months. The flowers are solitary, the buds are round and bead-shaped, the corolla is light purple-red, and the corolla is golden yellow near the center at first, and then gradually turns white. In short, when it blooms, the tree is full of bright flowers, which are gorgeous and extremely beautiful, so it is also called the beauty tree. It blooms from November to January in Heyuan area, and the best time is December.

ginkgo

Ginkgo (scientific name: Ginkgo biloba L.) is a deciduous tree of the Ginkgoaceae family and Ginkgo genus . Ginkgo is a large deciduous tree with a breast diameter of up to 4 meters. The best time to see it is December in Heyuan.

Acer truncatum

Acer buergerianum Miq. , also known as Acer buergerianum , is a deciduous tree belonging to the family Aceraceae , Sapindaceae , and genus Acer. It is 5-10 meters tall. The best viewing period in Heyuan is December in cold winter.

Chinese tallow tree

Commonly known as the wood catalpa tree, it can be seen everywhere in front of and behind houses, on the banks of fields, beside ponds and rivers, and on the slopes of mountain streams. The Chinese tallow tree is the main tree that decorates the autumn colors.

American Red Maple

American red maple (scientific name: Acer rubrum L.): native to the east coast of the United States , mainly from northern United States and most of Canada. It is a large deciduous tree . It grows fast, with an adult height of 12-18 meters and a crown width of 12 meters. It can adapt to a wide range of soil types. The viewing period in the source area of ​​the river: December, the best in high mountainous and low temperature areas

Metasequoia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu & WC Cheng: gymnosperm, Cupressaceae. Best for viewing autumn scenery by the water , viewing period at the source of the river: December

Golden Treasure Tree

Melaleuca bracteata, also known as golden fragrant willow and melaleuca , is a fast-growing tropical evergreen tree of the Myrtaceae family . It is one of the most popular and visually appealing colorful tree species in the world. The tree is a colorful tree species that is mainly used for viewing leaves . The golden leaves are eye-catching and emit a very pleasant fragrance after being rubbed. This aromatic oil is one of the most precious cosmetic fragrances in the world today. Planting it in tea mountains can tell the story of ecological insect prevention.

2. Small trees and shrubs

The beauty of garden landscape lies in the matching, matching of different levels, matching of different colors, matching of heights. Small trees and shrubs make the garden more layered. Different scenery can be seen in different perspectives. What kind of small trees or shrubs should be chosen in Heyuan?

Red Plum

Red plum is a kind of plum blossom . This plant can be used in gardens, green spaces, gardens, and scenic spots. It can be planted alone, in clusters, or in groups. It can also be planted naturally in front of the house, on the slope, on the rocks, and on the roadside. Heyuan flowering period: February-March

Prunus armeniaca

(Scientific name: Amygdalus triloba), also known as small peach, many people in Heyuan call it plum blossom. It is named because its leaves are like elm leaves and its flowers are like plum blossoms. The flowering period in Heyuan is late March.

Crape Myrtle

Red Fireball Crape Myrtle is the latest variety of the American Red Crape Myrtle. It has a long flowering period, good resistance, and the reddest and most colorful flower color in the world. The flowering period in Heyuan is from June to October. If managed properly, the flowering period will be longer.

Bougainvillea

Latin name: Bougainvillea. Other names: Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea glabra, Bougainvillea chinensis, Bougainvillea chinensis, Bougainvillea glabra ...

3. Liana

Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis, also known as Wisteria sinensis, is a deciduous climbing vine belonging to the Fabaceae family and the Wisteria genus. The bark is dark gray and does not crack. It blooms in spring with a purple butterfly-shaped corolla and purple or dark purple flowers, which are very beautiful. The flowering period is from May to August.

Bird of paradise flower (Eupatorium oleiferum)

Mucuna birdwoodiana Tutch , also known as white-flowered oil vine , flower vine, and bird flower, is evergreen. Every year around the Qingming Festival, the flowers are in full bloom . Hanging in clusters looks like flying bird flowers, which is quite ornamental.

Firecracker Flower

Pyrostegia venusta (Ker-Gawl.) Miers, also known as yellow eel vine; Latin name: Pyrostegia venusta (Ker-Gawl.) Miers, is a vine of the Bignoniaceae family and the genus Pyrostegia, with three-pronged filamentous tendrils. The flowering period is relatively long, up to 3 months, and is generally from February to April in the Heyuan area.