Landscaping advocates diversity, and this type of seedlings will surely be very popular in the future!

Source: Garden Headlines

There are many kinds of garden ornamental plants, among which plant species that are mainly for viewing flowers and leaves have been widely explored and applied. In recent years, tree species whose main ornamental objects are fruits have also begun to receive attention. With the implementation of the important strategy of rural revitalization and the promotion of biodiversity, fruit-viewing tree species will surely be popular in the future!

The value of fruit trees

The reason why ornamental fruit trees are so popular is that in addition to their ornamental value, they can also take into account both ecological and economic benefits.

In terms of ecological benefits , many ornamental fruit trees are also food and nectar sources, which can provide beneficial support for the protection and improvement of biodiversity. For example, the persimmon tree we often see has orange-red fruits. After the leaves fall off, the fruits are still hanging on the branches, which is very beautiful. Persimmons can not only be used as a fruit, but also as food for birds. We often see that in the northern regions, every late autumn, flocks of magpies will fly to the persimmon trees to peck at the persimmons.

In terms of economic benefits , many ornamental fruit trees are also good economic tree species. If the market is properly operated, it can bring good economic benefits to farmers. In addition to common fruit trees such as peach trees, pear trees, apple trees, apricot trees, plum trees, cherry trees, hawthorn trees, loquat trees, and pomegranate trees, new fruit tree varieties such as jellyfish, roxburgh, and jaboticaba have also emerged in recent years.

△ Heart-shaped fruit tree

Application of ornamental fruit trees

1. Road greening

It is suitable to select some tree species with strong adaptability, strong disease and pest resistance, vigorous growth, high survival rate, long life, straight trunks, upright tree posture, beautiful tree shape, large crown and dense shade, and seasonal changes, such as Sophora japonica, Elm, Hawthorn tree, and Prunus chinensis.

2. Park and garden greening

It is suitable for planting tree species with beautiful shapes, luxuriant branches and leaves, fragrant flowers and bright fruits, such as persimmon, hawthorn, wild apricot, pomegranate, loquat, cherry, elm, and wild plum, which can not only form beautiful rural scenery, but also create an environment where humans and animals can coexist harmoniously.

3. Greening of residential areas

Reasonable allocation of certain ornamental fruit tree species in the residential landscape can achieve the effect of colorful flowers in spring and abundant fruits in autumn. It can also form ecological plant communities, play a certain health-care role and improve the quality of the living environment. Commonly used tree species include peach, plum, apricot, bayberry, loquat, ginkgo, and Pistacia.

△ Cherry Tree

Common garden fruit trees

1. Classification by evergreen and deciduous

■ Evergreen: holly, red holly, Podocarpus, Ligustrum lucidum, loquat, coral tree, pomegranate, bayberry, pomelo, Photinia, Pyracantha, Berberis, Ligustrum lucidum, Bone Mulberry, Elaeagnus, Peach Leaf Coral, Nandina domestica, Myrsinia japonica, Buddha's hand, Kumquat, Broadleaf Ten-leaved Meridian, Ivy, etc.;

■ Deciduous trees: Ginkgo, Acer truncatum, Gleditsia sinensis, Tung oil tree, Pistacia chinensis, peach, Prunus mume, apricot, Malus domestica, Broussonetia chinensis, fig, mulberry, Candlewood tree, Koelreuteria paniculata, Hami melon, Magnolia officinalis, Thunbergia truncatula, Cornus officinalis, Callicarpa ovata, Multiflora multiflora, Lycium barbarum, Euonymus japonicus, Akebia trifoliata, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, kiwi fruit, grape, etc.

△ Weight Tree

2. Classification by fruit color

■ Red: peach leaf coral, barberry, hawthorn, holly, red holly, pyracantha, coral tree, elaeagnus, Koelreuteria paniculata, Tianmu viburnum, holly, honeysuckle, Nandina domestica, Pistacia chinensis, wild rose, wolfberry, cherry, plum, orange, persimmon, pomegranate, bayberry, myrsinia, Magnolia officinalis, flat-core wood, dogwood, mountain ash, etc.;

■ Yellow: plum, apricot, papaya, loquat, citron, weeping crabapple, pedunculate crabapple, guava, grapefruit, kumquat, bergamot, sweet orange, orbicularis orbicularis, sea buckthorn, etc.;

■ Purple: Callicarpa, lamp tree, mulberry, grape, snake grape, European plum, black gem plum, blue honeysuckle, osmanthus, white sandalwood, Akebia, etc.;

■ Blue-black: Podocarpus, Ligustrum lucidum, Ligustrum lucidum, Mahonia latifolia, Acanthopanax senticosus, Rhamnus quinquefolius, Parthenocissus quinquefolius, etc.

■ White: red yew, snowberry, Hubei mountain ash, daphne, Shaanxi mountain ash, Chinese tallow tree, etc.

△ Purple Bead

Finally, when using ornamental fruit trees for landscaping, special attention should be paid to timely thinning of branches, flowers, and fruits to ensure ventilation and light transmission, reduce pests and diseases, and promote fruit coloring to improve the ornamental effect. In addition, consideration should be given to avoiding the use of toxic tree species and safety issues caused by fruit falling.

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