How to breed gold and silver wood

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Golden silverwood is a small deciduous tree that often forms a shrub-like clump; its flowers are an excellent source of nectar, its fruits are a delicacy for birds, and the whole plant can be used medicinally. Gold and silver wood is one of the most common tree species in landscaping. It is often planted in clusters on lawns, hillsides, forest edges, roadsides or around buildings for fruit viewing. The old piles can be made into pots.

Basic form

Honeysuckle is a small deciduous tree, often forming a shrub-like clump. The plant shape is round and up to 6 meters high. The flowers are an excellent source of nectar and the fruits are a delicacy for birds. , and the whole plant can be used medicinally. The branchlets are hollow, and the single leaves are opposite; the leaves are ovate-elliptic to lanceolate; the apex is acuminate, and both sides of the leaves are sparsely pubescent. Flowers are in pairs and axillary, with two-lipped corolla. When the flowers bloom, they are white at first and then turn yellow, hence the name "Gold and Silver Wood". The berries are spherical and bright red. The flowering period is from May to June, and the fruit ripening period is from August to October. Gold and silver wood is one of the most common tree species in landscaping. It is often planted in clusters on lawns, hillsides, forest edges, roadsides or around buildings for fruit viewing. The old piles can be made into pots. Honeysuckle is different from honeysuckle in that the former is woody and the latter is herbaceous.

Flower Characteristics

Golden Silver Wood has five stamens (anthers + filaments)
The flowers are bisexual, neat or irregular, the corolla is petaled, tubular or whorled, sometimes 2-lipped, the calyx tube is attached to the ovary, the corolla and The calyx tube has 5 or 4 lobed teeth; bracts are often present; the ovary is inferior and has five stamens; the inflorescence is highly variable, mostly cymes, whorls or 2-flowered flowers.

Species Fruit

The fruits of Gold and Silver Wood are mostly used for sowing and propagation and cannot be used for food.
According to Liu Zhonghua, associate professor at the School of Biology of Beijing Forestry University, there are more than 40 kinds of wild fruits that are common in the mountains in Beijing in autumn, including more than 20 kinds of wild fruits such as jujube, hawthorn, hawthorn, persimmon, sand fruit, mountain grape, chestnut, and hairy hazel. It is edible; there are more than 20 kinds of fruits such as wolfberry, honeysuckle, magnolia and other fruits that are sour and not suitable for consumption. Some can also cause side effects such as dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. "Many wild fruits, such as honeysuckle, are bright red and very beautiful, but they are not edible." Liu Zhonghua reminded the general public not to be fooled by the beautiful appearance of wild fruits to prevent eating poisonous wild fruits.

Growing Environment

Gold and silver wood, strong in nature, likes light, tolerates semi-shade, drought and cold. It likes moist, fertile and deep soil. The management is extensive and there are few pests and diseases.

Ornamental Value

Landscape use: Honeysuckle has beautiful flowers and fruits, and has high ornamental value. You can enjoy the flowers and smell their fragrance in spring, and you can see the red fruits in autumn. It blooms in layers in late spring and early summer, with gold and silver reflecting each other. From a distance, the entire plant looks like a beautiful big flower ball. The flowers are elegant and fragrant, attracting bees and butterflies, so honeysuckle is also an excellent nectar tree species. In the golden autumn, pairs of red fruits are hung on the branches, which is very attractive and provides delicious food for the birds. In gardens, clusters of gold and silver trees are often planted on lawns, hillsides, forest edges, roadside, or dotted around buildings. They are suitable for viewing flowers and fruits. The tree is vigorous, with plump branches and leaves. It blooms fragrantly in early summer and has red fruits on the branches in autumn. It is a good ornamental shrub.

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