Christmas tree is what kind of tree Christmas tree is what kind of species

Christmas tree, also known as fishbone pine, Australian white powder acacia, silver wattle, mimosa family acacia genus. Christmas tree is an evergreen tree with a straight trunk and gray-green or gray bark. The seeds are ovoid, black and shiny. This species of elegant feather leaves, inflorescences such as golden yellow pom-poms, very beautiful, can be cultivated ornamental; is also a deserted mountain afforestation, greening, maintain soil and water of the excellent tree species.

Christmas trees are native to Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania in southeastern Australia. China's Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Taiwan and other places are cultivated. Christmas tree is a strong positive species, the crown has a tendency to light, in the early years that is the need for adequate light, suitable for cool and humid subtropical climate. Christmas tree on the soil requirements are not strict, suitable for the deeper, loose, moist acidic to slightly acidic loam or sandy loam.

Christmas tree as is one of the important elements of Christmas, modern Christmas tree originated in Germany, and then gradually popularized in the world, become one of the most famous traditions in the celebration of Christmas, decorating the Christmas tree has also become a custom.

It is said that the Christmas tree first appeared in ancient Rome in mid-December at the so-called Feast of the Gods. Nowadays, it is common for people to put an evergreen plant such as a pine tree inside or outdoors around Christmas and decorate it with Christmas lights and colorful ornaments. And put an angel or star on top of the tree.