1、 What tree is it

Cypress is a deciduous tree of Euphorbiaceae and Sapium. It is a tree species with colored leaves. Its leaves are bright red in spring and autumn. It has a long history of planting in China. It mostly grows in provinces and regions south of the Yellow River and reaches Shaanxi, Gansu and other places in the north. It is a unique economic tree species in China.

2、 Growth habit

Black cypress has strong vitality and strong adaptability to soil. In a variety of soils such as laterite, loess and purple soil, the soil can grow in different textures from sand to viscosity, as well as acidic, neutral and slightly alkaline soils. It is one of the trees with strong salt resistance. However, it has certain requirements for soil moisture and can withstand short-term flooding. It is a light loving tree species with high requirements for light and temperature. The temperature suitable for growth is in the area with an annual average temperature of more than 15 degrees. In addition, it has strong resistance to hydrogen fluoride toxic gases.

3、 Efficacy and function

1. medicinal value: the root bark, leaves and bark of Cupressus thunbergii can be used as medicine. Its bark and root bark can be harvested in all seasons. After slicing and drying, it can be taken orally in decoction. It has many effects such as insecticidal and detoxifying. In most cases, the leaves of juniper are fresh leaves, which can be taken orally in decoction or mashed externally. It has a good effect on mastitis, traumatic injury, eczema, dermatitis and other symptoms.

2. Economic value: the economic value of Cupressus is extremely high. It is a unique economic tree species in China. It is one of the important raw materials of industrial oil in China. The waxy covering of its seeds can be extracted into "skin oil" for making high-grade soap, wax paper, candles, etc; The oil extracted from seed kernel can be used for paint, ink, etc. In addition, the wood of Cupressus is hard and has fine texture. It can be used for vehicles, furniture and carving. Its leaves are important raw materials for dyes, dyeable clothes and so on.

3. Ornamental value: its crown is neat, the tree shape is tall and straight, and the leaf shape is beautiful. In autumn, the leaves are red and dazzling, which has high ornamental value. It can be planted as embankment trees, court shade trees and street trees to beautify the environment.