– Characteristics: This is a type of shrub, with round woody stems and purple leaves, and grows quickly. The tree trunk is about 1-2m high, small and has many branches.
The leaves of the phoenix tree are simple, alternate, and have small serrations. The leaves are purple-red but in the summer they change to pink-green. The leaves are oval in shape, purple in color, the leaf surface has rough hairs, and the petioles are short.
Phoenix roses are single, bisexual flowers, blooming in clusters of dark pink, pink red or red purple. The flowers usually grow from the leaf axils near the growth tip. The petals are small, smooth, 2 – 3cm long, deeply split, and spread out like fireworks. The sepals often have tiny hairs. The tree blooms all year round and has a light fragrance.
– Uses: Decorate and beautify home and garden; Making fences in resorts, urban areas, parks, industrial zones, etc. not only beautifies the landscape more vividly, but also can block dust, wind and retain soil, etc.; The Hong Phung bonsai tree also has a feng shui meaning symbolizing the strength and authority of the emperors. At the same time, the special pink-purple color is also considered auspicious, bringing luck, success and fortune to growers.