Metasequoia
Metasequoia is an ancient and rare species of gymnosperm.
Metasequoia is known as the "giant panda of the plant world".
Metasequoia is a deciduous tree, usually 30-40 meters tall, with a straight trunk, pendulous twigs, and spreading branches, making the whole tree tower-shaped.
The leaves of Metasequoia are softly striped and arranged in two feathery rows on the twigs.
Metasequoia is a monoecious plant with flattened and winged seeds.
Metasequoia grows rapidly and is generally ready for use in about 20 years.
Metasequoia is also a valuable timber species.
The wood is light and soft, with a fine grain, and is a good material for shipbuilding, construction, bridges, and furniture.
Metasequoia is highly adaptable and can endure the cold of -30 degrees Celsius and is not afraid of tropical heat, and has been introduced and cultivated in more than 50 countries around the world.
Metasequoia has the advantages of rapid growth, strong adaptability, straight trunk and few pests and diseases.
The wood is light and easy to process, but it is weak and not resistant to decay and is used for construction, furniture, and paper-making.
Metasequoia is hardy, requires moist soil, and can grow in light saline land.
Metasequoia is a huge and upright tree with luxuriant branches and leaves, which is suitable for concentrated planting or clump planting and is also an excellent tree species for greening the garden.
Metasequoia is found in valleys or near foothills where the terrain is gentle, deep, moist, or slightly waterlogged.
Metasequoia is hardy and tolerates water and humidity well.
The root system is well developed, and the growth rate of Metasequoia is often governed by soil moisture, and growth is slow in places where water is poorly drained for a long time.
Metasequoia is light-loving and does not tolerate barrenness and drought.
Metasequoia can purify the air, but growth is slow and transplants are easy to survive.
Metasequoia is adapted to temperatures from -8 to 24 degrees Celsius.
The green tree Metasequoia is a common deciduous tree species with a straight shape and different ornamental properties throughout the year.
The primary use of Metasequoia trees is as green plants, which have a good greening and beautifying effect and environmental value, in addition, the wood of Metasequoia trees is widely used and has a high economic value.
So, what are the main uses of Metasequoia?
What are the uses of Metasequoia trees? Let's take a look below!
The main use of Metasequoia is landscaping.
With its beautiful posture and tall and upright trees, Metasequoia can be planted in cities, as well as in scenic spots, nature reserves, and woodlands.
Its plants are bright green in spring and summer, and the leaves turn yellow in late autumn, and large areas of Metasequoia are rendered maroon by the season, making the scenery very beautiful.
Metasequoia can absorb sulfur dioxide and other harmful gases, which has an improving effect on the natural environment, and planting Metasequoia trees can effectively improve urban pollution.
In addition to its greening effect, Metasequoia is also very good wood for furniture manufacturing, architecture, models, decorations, etc.
Introduction to the uses of Metasequoia trees
1. General greening
Metasequoia is a large tree, but also an excellent foliage tree.
Metasequoia can be used as street trees, landscape trees and shade trees.
It can be planted on both sides of the road, or in clumps, groups, solitary trees or as background trees in grasslands, Metasequoia can be planted in the garden to increase its color garden.
2. As protection forest and landscape forest
Metasequoia can also be used as a protective forest species, as well as a scenic forest, planted on the banks of ponds, waterfronts, slopes, etc.
The effect is outstanding, and the large planting of Metasequoia trees can effectively smoke and stagnate dust, contain water, fix soil and prevent sand.
3. Environmental protection role
Metasequoia trees are environmentally friendly species, which can absorb dust and harmful gases in the air.
Metasequoia has a strong anti-pollution ability, and is a pioneer species for greening industrial and mining areas and wasteland greening.