The supplier of Tamarix sibiricus tells about the functions and uses of Tamarix sibiricum
Tamarix multiflorum is a small deciduous tree or shrub of the Tamarix family with a height of 1.3 to 8 meters. It is widely distributed in the Altay region of Xinjiang and is mostly found on both sides of roads and desert areas. Its branchlets are soft, densely clumped, and the flowering period is long. When it blooms in summer, the pink spikes are all over the tree. Looking at the clouds from a distance, it is like a pink flame. It is dazzling and often attracts tourists from outside to stop and watch. Amazed.
The efficacy and use of Tamarix
Tamarix sibiricum is light, resistant to drought and high temperature. It can still use groundwater for normal growth in areas with extreme high temperature of 47.6℃, precipitation of 20 mm, and evaporation of more than 3000 mm; strong cold resistance, at the lowest temperature of -44℃ No frost damage; the ability to tolerate saline and alkali is particularly outstanding. It grows well when the total salt content of the soil reaches 1.4%, and it can still grow tenaciously when the total salt content of the soil reaches 2% to 3%; sand-tolerant, when the branches are buried in quicksand , The branches give birth to adventitious roots, and the new shoots can grow out of the ground; it is resistant to water and humidity, and can grow normally in low-lying wet saline soil.
Tamarix has a wide range of uses:
1. Because Tamarix sibiricum has the characteristics of cold resistance, high temperature resistance, drought resistance, salt and alkali resistance, barrenness resistance, wind erosion resistance, and disease resistance, it is used as an important afforestation tree species for wind prevention, sand fixation, and improvement of saline-alkali land. In the green passage construction and the work of returning farmland to forests in the Altay area, Tamarix sibiricum was promoted and planted as an important afforestation tree species, which achieved good results. Secondly, its branches are hard and burn for a long time, which can be used as an important fuel for people in deserted areas. The branches can also be woven with handles, baskets and other utensils.
2. It can be used as a garden ornamental plant. Tamarix has a long flowering period (May-September), with gorgeous colors and graceful branches. Coupled with its pruning resistance, it can be pruned into various animal shapes. It is vivid and distinctive. It is a green garden. Fine shrubs.
3. Medicinal value. Tamarisk branches and leaves can be used as medicine. According to the book "Harbin Medicine", it has a good effect on colds, rheumatic low back pain, toothache, sprains, wound necrosis, spleen diseases, etc. It is currently under further development.