What trees and flowers are suitable for planting in Shanghai? What trees are planted more on the roadside in Shanghai?

Shanghai has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, plenty of sunshine and rainfall, which is suitable for planting water-resistant tree species. Fruit trees suitable for planting in Shanghai include peaches, plums, pears, figs, loquats, etc.

There are also many common green trees on the roadsides in Shanghai, such as camphor trees, sycamore trees, white magnolias, magnolias, willow trees, cherry trees, osmanthus trees, peach trees, plum trees , etc.

1. Camphor tree

There is currently no clear statement about Shanghai's city tree, but among the people, the camphor tree is believed to be Shanghai's city tree. It can be used as a landscape tree and as a Feng Shui tree. It is a symbol of good luck and has beautiful meaning.

2. Sycamore Tree

The sycamore tree is tall and straight, and is an excellent street tree. It is called the king of street trees and is a common street tree species in Shanghai. It can protect people from wind and rain, and its silent contribution without asking for anything in return symbolizes noble character and also implies good luck and auspiciousness.

3. Peach Tree

Peach trees grow well in hot and humid climates. The main root groups are mostly distributed within the 60-cm soil layer. As long as the peach roots are provided with suitable conditions in terms of soil temperature, humidity, nutrients, ventilation, etc., they can grow all year round and are suitable for planting in Shanghai.

4. Plum Tree

The plum tree has a wide adaptability to soil. As long as the soil is deep and rich in nutrients, it can be planted in any soil type. It is suitable for planting in Shanghai. However, it has high requirements for air and soil humidity and is extremely intolerant to waterlogging, so it should not be over-watered.

Things to note when planting trees in Shanghai

The precipitation in Shanghai is relatively high, and many trees cannot tolerate waterlogging. Therefore, drainage measures should be taken during the rainy season to avoid excessive moisture in the soil. In addition, the ventilation of the maintenance environment should be good. If ventilation is not done well during high temperatures, it is easy to cause poor growth of trees.