New Variety of Landscape Type Casuarina ‘Ruyi Phoenix'

In the germplasm bank of Casuarina established in Chihu Stated-owned Forest Farm,Huian county,Fujian Province,an individual with obviously distinct features was discovered after a long-term observation,and its clonal seedlings were obtained through vegetative propagation to undertake DUS test,and finally a new variety named as Ruyi Phoenix (variety right No.20230152) was authorized in 2023.The crown of ‘Ruyi phoenix' is conical,and the trunk bark presents snakeskin-like cracks and grayish-brown colour.The tooth-like leaves are red in tip and hug closely to green brancklets.The landscape type Casuarina variety ‘Ruyi Phoenix' is deemed to be satisfied with the criteria of new varieties of plants:distinctness,uniformity and stability,and presents excellent landscape value.The research results can provide substantial germplasm resources for greening and beautification of the coastal areas.