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

1. Climate characteristics of Tongren

Tongren has a subtropical monsoon climate with complex terrain and obvious three-dimensional climate distribution characteristics. It has a distinct monsoon climate, four distinct seasons, rain and heat in the same season, no severe cold in winter, no scorching heat in summer, moderate rainfall and a long frost-free period. The temperature rises quickly in spring and the climate is unstable; the summer is hot and dry, with concentrated rainfall and frequent heavy rainstorms; the temperature drops quickly in autumn and there is frequent drizzling rain; the winter has little precipitation, more cloudy and rainy weather, less sunshine, less evaporation, high humidity, and frequent strong cold air. The average annual temperature is about 15-17℃, the average annual rainfall is between 1100-1300 mm, and the maximum annual average wind speed is 2.3 m/s.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Tongren?

In view of the climatic characteristics of Tongren, there are many flowers suitable for planting. For example, geranium, rose, orchid, sage, hydrangea, cherry blossom, rape blossom, pear blossom, plum blossom, azalea, peach blossom, bougainvillea, crape myrtle, lotus, red-leafed photinia, wisteria, hibiscus, small-leafed privet, cattail, bauhinia, flame tree, yellow bell tree, sausage tree, forsythia, lilac, crabapple, white magnolia, peach, toon, frangipani, albizzia, ginkgo, durian, Chinese magnolia, bodhi tree, Crinum, allium, iris, etc.

3. What are Tongren's city flowers and trees?

The city flower of Tongren is the crape myrtle, which was approved by the second plenary session of the 11th session of the Standing Committee of the First People's Congress of Tongren City. The crape myrtle is naturally distributed in our city, has bright colors, a long flowering period, and has high ornamental and ecological value. In addition, the city tree of Tongren is the sweet-scented osmanthus tree. The sweet-scented osmanthus tree has local characteristics and a long cultivation history. It conforms to the natural geographical and climatic conditions of Tongren and can fully reflect the natural and cultural characteristics of Tongren.