How long does the flowering period of the photinia last?
About the duration of the photinia flowering period and the related experience of flower planting concerning the symbolism and implications of photinia, let's follow the editor to find out more!
The Municipal Greening and Urban Appearance Bureau introduces that every April, photinia flowers bloom, with their delicate white flowers looking elegant against the green leaves. However, the strange odor emitted by photinia flowers is unacceptable to many netizens, and some even created related emoji. Is photinia flower really that可怕 (terrible)? Let's learn more about photinia! See below↓
Photinia, a species of evergreen tree in the Rosaceae family, has a flowering period from April to May. The flowers of photinia have an indescribable smell, which is because the volatile components of photinia flowers contain spermine, an amine compound. It is a common cultivation species, evergreen throughout the year, with dense foliage, vigorous growth, and easy to prune, often planted in parks and green spaces in Shanghai.
Why does the photinia flower smell so bad?
The bad smell of photinia flowers mainly comes from the oxidation of arginine, which is an amino acid compound. When it combines with oxygen, it releases an unbearable odor.
Since photinia flowers smell so bad, why are they planted extensively?
Although the smell of photinia flowers is unpleasant, as a plant, photinia has high value. For instance, they have strong shading power, grow vigorously, are not picky about soil, and are also medicinal plants. Photinia trees have beautiful shapes, are evergreen throughout the year, and in spring, the dense little flowers of photinia gather together, looking very beautiful. In autumn, photinia can also be used as an ornamental fruit plant, with red fruits adorning the branches like little lanterns hanging on the branches, providing winter food for birds.
How long does the flowering period of photinia last?
The fruits of photinia attract birds.
Whether it is an adult photinia tree or a shrub-like plant, it has a perfect round crown, dense branches and leaves, and a lovely shade. Ancient people planted them in their courtyards long ago. As photinia is hardy and adaptable to both north and south, it is very popular in landscaping.
The application of photinia in parks.
Moreover, photinia has high ornamental value, is cold and drought-resistant, and easy to maintain, making it an excellent greening species. In addition, photinia can reduce dust and absorb toxic and harmful gases in the surrounding environment, thereby purifying the air.
With the rise in temperature, the smell of photinia flowers will become stronger. This also explains why the smell of photinia flowers in the sunlight is more unpleasant. It is reported that, in addition to photinia flowers, the flowers of Fagaceae plants, such as common chestnuts and Sterculia, also emit irritating odors during the flowering period.
Tip
The flowering period of photinia is actually very short, usually only about 15-20 days. If you really don't like this smell, remember to wear a mask when going out, avoid it, and it will pass soon.
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