Abstract:

The variety of Eucommia ulmoides,‘Huazhong 1’, is male, derived from selective breeding of superior individual selection, clone afforestation determination and regionalization test. The variety has characteristics of fast growing, high yield of Eucommia bark and male flowers, and strong adaptability to environment. It would be suitable for constructing fast-growing and high-yielding forests for harvesting Eucommia bark, used for traditional Chinese herb, and a male flower garden for producing Eucommia male flower tea.

Key words: Eucommia ulmoides, improved variety, medicinal use, Eucommia male flower tea