Sageretia bonsai plants : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Sageretia bonsai plants / wallygrom
| ライセンス | クリエイティブ・コモンズ 表示-継承 2.1 |
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| 説明 | Manor Nursery, Angmering, West Sussex.Sageretia (Sageretia, Sageretia, Mock Buckthorn, Chinese Bird Plum, Sweet-plum or Chinese sweet plum) is a genus of about 35 species of shrubs and small trees in the family Rhamnaceae, native to southern and eastern Asia and northeast Africa. They have small green leaves 1.5–4 cm long, and a leathery multicoloured trunk. The flowers are small and inconspicuous; the fruit is a small edible drupe 1 cm diameter.The genus is named after the French botanist Auguste Sageret.Selected speciesSageretia brandrethianaSageretia camellifoliaSageretia filiformisSageretia gracilisSageretia hamosaSageretia henryiSageretia horridaSageretia laxifloraSageretia lucidaSageretia mellianaSageretia omeiensisSageretia paucicostataSageretia pycnophyllaSageretia randaiensisSageretia rugosaSageretia subcaudataSageretia theezansCultivation and uses -The leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for tea in China, and the fruits are edible, though not an important crop. Sageretia theezans, from southern China, is a popular species in bonsai. S. paucicostata, from northern China, is the most cold-tolerant species and is occasionally grown in gardens in Europe and North America, though it is not generally considered very attractive as an ornamental plant.It is reputedly used as a way of cleaning minor cuts and lacerations, ensuring any germs left over will not infect the wound. When ground up and mixed with salt, it forms a minor explosive capable of shattering glass.From the Bonsai Gardener -CHINESE BIRD PLUM (Sageretia theezans) SummaryThe Chinese Bird Plum is a wonderful flowering tree. Considered a semitropical evergreen, the Plum produces fragrant flowers. These tender shrubs originate in Asia and some regions of North America. However, the Chinese Bird Plum is grown throughout China specifically for bonsai. Interestingly, while these remain as an evergreen in mild climates, they actually become deciduous in temperate regions.The leaves of the Chinese Bird Plum are symmetrically arranged, shine, a medium green, and oval shaped. When young, the leaves take on a red color, which turns to green once the shrub reaches maturity. The bark of this bonsai becomes dark brown and scaly. Then during the summer months, the Chinese Bird Plum produces small flowers on the leaf axils but only on new shoots. Then, larger white clusters of white flowers appear, which are then followed by miniature blue berries. The thick trunks take time to form, making the trunk extremely fine while young. Proper CareThe Chinese Bird Plum needs adequate light but not too much. When grown outside, it is important that temperatures not dip below 43 degrees. In addition, this particular bonsai needs humidity so using a humidity tray is strongly recommended. You will also discover that the Chinese Bird Plum does not like direct heat or extreme cold. Therefore, place the bonsai where it will get adequate sunlight and comfortable temperatures.During the summer months, the Chinese Bird Plum needs to be fed every two weeks and then only in the active growing season during the winter. For repotting, this should be done in the spring, about every two years. While repotting, all you need is a good, basic soil. Pruning the Chinese Bird Plum should be performed during the growing period to help shape. Since this tree buds back quickly producing dense growth, you want to shape by selective pruning only, never using a wiring technique.You can propagate this bonsai using both softwood and hardwood cuttings anytime in the growing season. As far as styling is concerned, the Chinese Bird Plum looks stunning in any style. Then, whiteflies and aphids love this type of tree so you want to do a weekly check for anything suspicious. In addition, the Chinese Bird Plum can be a problem, which can be controlled by increasing air circulation and lowering levels of humidity. |
| 撮影日 | 2011-01-11 13:17:35 |
| 撮影者 | wallygrom |
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| 撮影地 | Angmering, England, United Kingdom 地図 |
| カメラ | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS , Canon |
| 露出 | 0.017 sec (1/60) |
| 開放F値 | f/3.4 |
| 焦点距離 | 5 mm |