Acer truncatum or Acer truncatum which is suitable for planting in the courtyard?

China Hongfeng is a variety of Acer truncatum Bunge, a small tree. China Hongfeng is a very beautiful and precious foliage tree species, with beautiful leaves, bright and lasting red, neat branches, distinct layers and beautiful tree shape. Hongfeng likes warm and humid environment and cool climate, and is a neutral shade tree.

Dry and hot wind in summer will cause the leaf edge to wither, and high temperature sunburn will also damage the bark. Although Hongfeng likes warmth, it is still relatively cold-resistant. In the Yellow River basin, the temperature is as low as -20℃ in winter, but as long as the environment is good, it can still overwinter in the open air.

The difference between the two

1, leaf shape difference

Castanea henryi leaves are usually 7 pieces, and the depth of cracking between them is relatively small. Its leaves are slender and have a beautiful feeling. The leaves of Hongfeng are composed of 5-9 leaves, each of which has deep cracks, and some of them can even be completely cracked.

2. Leaf color difference

Acer truncatum leaves are green in spring and summer, red in autumn and withered in winter. The leaves of Hongfeng are red from spring until autumn, and the viewing period is longer.

3. Tree differences

Acer truncatum has a looser tree shape than Acer truncatum. The skin of Acer truncatum is delicate and tough, and the dry skin is green. The branches of Acer truncatum have rough skin and dry skin is reddish brown.

4. Difference between flowering period and fruit period

The flowering period of Acer truncatum Bunge is in May and the fruiting period is in September. The flowering period of Hongfeng is from April to May, and the fruiting period is 65438+ 10.