What flowers are suitable for growing in Yichang? What are the city flowers and trees?

1. Climate characteristics of Yichang

Yichang is located in the transition zone between the mid-subtropics and the northern subtropics, and has a subtropical monsoon humid climate. The main climatic features are four distinct seasons, with water and heat in the same season, and cold and drought in the same season. The average annual precipitation is 1215.6 mm, the average temperature is 16.9℃, the average annual radiation is 100.7 kcal per square centimeter, the average annual sunshine hours are 1538 to 1883 hours, and the frost-free period is 250-300 days.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Yichang?

Yichang has a subtropical monsoon humid climate. The climate characteristics of the region are conducive to plant growth, and there are many varieties of flowers suitable for cultivation. For example, forsythia, rose, canna, begonia, coneflower, osmanthus, snapdragon, peony, gerbera, tulip, amaranth, astilbe, azalea, echinacea, snake whip daisy, loosestrife, dahlia, morning glory, hydrangea, sasanqua, wintersweet, camellia, amaryllis, osmanthus, Daphne koreana, spider orchid, amaryllis, daylily, lavender, iris, crape myrtle, cherry blossom, impatiens, lily, albizzia, magnolia, Michelia, cineraria, pansy, bauhinia, red-leaf plum, petunia, bellflower, hibiscus, serpentine, wisteria, phoenix orchid, plum blossom, sunflower, and arrowroot, etc. Whether planted in the ground or in pots, human intervention is required when encountering bad weather to ensure vigorous growth of the plants.

3. What are the city flowers and trees of Yichang?

The city flowers of Yichang are lily and wintersweet, and the city trees are Koelreuteria paniculata and orange tree. Yichang's lilies are famous both at home and abroad and have a long history of cultivation, so they were chosen as the city flower. Wintersweet has a wide cultivation range, strong adaptability, beautiful meaning, and is also deeply loved. Koelreuteria paniculata and tangerine trees are relatively common in Yichang, and are common street trees and greening tree species.