Use of torch tree
Ecological Protection
The torch tree will not only lead to "fire" burning but also fire tree species. The water content of the leaves of the torch leaves is 30% and 62%, respectively. The water content is almost the same as that of the wood. The long-term domestication of the torch tree is strong for soil adaptation. It is a good soil conservation and slope-retaining tree species for slope protection, levee, and sand fixation.
The leaves of the torch tree are lush and have fluff on the surface. They can absorb a large amount of floating dust and harmful substances in the atmosphere. The cattle and sheep do not eat their leaves and are not harmed by pests and diseases.
The torch tree can adapt to harsh site conditions. It can grow in fertile soil and can survive in yellow clay and cobblestone soil. It can grow in thin soil, grow on construction waste and dry and water-deficient cinder waste, and it is very drought-tolerant. The cold resistance is also very strong. When the temperature reaches -36~-38 °C, it is still safe with the torch tree. And so far, no large-scale disease has been found on the torch tree. The root of the torch tree has strong germination ability, rapid natural reproduction ability, high survival rate of afforestation, and can be reborn with tenacious vitality after man-made destruction and forest fire. At the same time, it has excellent cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant ability, and has strong adaptability to the surrounding environment. It is a pioneering afforestation tree species for slope protection, fire prevention, embankment and beach sealing, and sand fixation. Because the torch tree has many uses, wide adaptability, and good ornamental value, it has been introduced and cultivated in various countries and is widely used in plantation, degraded land restoration and landscape construction.
Economic Value
Torch tree torch paint female inflorescence, inflorescence bright bark, leaves containing tannin, is the raw material for the production of tannic acid; fruit contains citric acid and vitamin C, can be used as a beverage; seeds contain oil wax, can make soap and candles; wood Yellow, the texture is dense and beautiful, can be carved and rotated crafts; the root bark is medicinal. The Torch Tree has a high content of tannins and is an excellent raw material for the production of tannins. Moreover, this type of tannin is a mixed type of tannin which has a wide application field. Its roots, leaves, flowers, bark, seeds, and would have a wide range of uses. The torch tree grows fast, the branch has high water content, and the oil is less likely to be burned, so it cannot be used as a good fuelwood species.
Keep water and soil
The root system of the torch tree is shallowly distributed, generally distributed in 10~50 cm soil layer, the horizontal root distribution is long, then rooting can reach 2.0 meters in 1 year, and the root bud has strong germination ability. The roots are densely budded and can find gaps. The roots of the seedlings grow fast and the canopy is early. The 3-year-old torch tree has a rainfall of 11.3% to 25.5%, and the surface runoff is reduced by 85.7% compared with the control, and the soil erosion is reduced by 91.8%. The planting method is simple, and the survival rate is high. It is a pioneer species of barren hills for afforestation, riverbank slope protection, embankment, beach closure, sand fixation, etc. It is also the preferred tree species for afforestation in arid and semi-arid regions of the central and western regions.
Ornamental value
Because the torch tree is beautiful in appearance, its ear is similar to the torch, hence the name. Especially in the autumn season, its leaf color is golden red, and the scenery is very spectacular. It has no leaves and no flowers, so it has a high ornamental value. The torch tree can be used as a scenic tree species on both sides of the city road, factories, residential areas, schools, reservoirs, tourist sites, etc. It is one of the fine tree species for beautifying the environment and greening the barren hills.
Other uses
The Torch Tree has a high content of tannins and is an excellent raw material for the production of tannins. Moreover, this type of tannin is a mixed type of tannin which has a wide application field. Its roots, leaves, flowers, bark, seeds, and would have a wide range of uses.
The torch tree grows fast and is one of the excellent fuelwood species. It has a shrubby operation and can obtain a higher salary.
