Introduction experiment of Lagerstroemia speciosa

Lagerstroemia is a deciduous tree of Lagerstroemia, a new species of Lagerstroemia in America. Relying on the national "948" project, Hunan Academy of Forestry introduced the world's reddest and most gorgeous new American variety Lagerstroemia indica from Georgia in 2004 for the first time, which was named after its bright red shoots and blooming flowers. From 2004 to 2007, the biological characteristics, adaptability and stress resistance of introduced varieties were observed for four consecutive years. 20 12 and 20 13 passed the examination and approval of Hunan Provincial Forest Variety Examination Committee and obtained Hunan Forest Variety Certificate. Lagerstroemia indica' Red Rocket' has a bright red color, and its flowering period is as long as130 d. When it blooms that year, it can greatly shorten the time and quality of large-area seedlings, and quickly achieve the effect of greening and beautifying, which meets the requirements of current urban greening for plants. 1 Lagerstroemia indica is one of the most colorful varieties. The flowers are as bright as the national flag, and the flower clusters can reach 24 inches. The flowers are big and colorful. When patches of plants bloom, they are red and colorful. Flowers are scarlet in sunny and hot days, slightly lighter in color in cloudy and cool days, and may have white spots, which can be opened many times. Wide adaptability and strong resistance. Suitable for solitary planting, cluster planting and flower hedge cultivation, and can be used to make bonsai and pile up scenery.