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The exotic kapok of a university in Guangzhou is in full bloom in winter. What kind of plant is this?

Pink flower sea different kapok? Pink, pink full of girls' hearts everywhere! The beauty of the pink sea of flowers has attracted many tourists and photographers.

? People walk in the streets of Guangzhou in autumn and winter. Colorful trees on both sides of the street make everything look fantastic. The pink in the city makes people feel like spring, but the autumn wind reminds passers-by that it is still autumn and winter.

What are the growth characteristics of Isokapok? This dreamy pink tree is called Isokapok, also known as Beauty Tree. Native to South America, it is widely planted in Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan Province and other southern provinces of China. It blooms from September to 65438+ 10 every year, and the flowering period is in winter.

The seeds of kapok mature in March-April, which are warm and moist and easy to grow. Although the requirements for soil are not high, soil drainage must be good, otherwise the roots of trees will rot and the trees will die. As long as the conditions are suitable, the germination rate of kapok after sowing is as high as 90%. The fastest growth period of kapok is 6 years from germination to flowering. It belongs to a big tree, which can grow to 15 meters at the highest, and is generally more than 8 meters high, with red and pink flowers.

After the flowers wither, the exotic kapok will bear fruit, the mature epidermis of the fruit will fall off, and a layer of white floc will be hung on the branches. Flour is soft and warm, better than cotton, and can be used to fill pillows.

What are the functions of different kapok? As a popular greening tree species in South China, kapok is easy to survive and maintain. However, in the face of typhoon attacks in coastal areas, its strong wind resistance makes it the best choice for greening trees in South China. Whether it is street greening, park landscape or campus beauty, there is a different kapok decoration.

In summer, different kapok trees provide shade for passers-by; In winter, it is full of flowers, which makes us have a different winter.