Jingshan Duanbai Wax

Jingshan Duanbai Wax

　　Duanbai Wax is the world’s only surviving precious species of Fraxinus in the Oleaceae family, and is regarded as a top-tier plant in the world of scenic landscapes, potted plants, and root carvings. It is hailed as a “living fossil” or the “backbone of bonsai.” Duanbai Wax grows slowly and has an exceptionally long lifespan, reaching up to around 2,000 years. With its elegant tree form, twisted roots, and aged yet graceful appearance, it holds extremely high ornamental value.

　　Its leaves are small, delicate, and lush green in color. The tree nodes are dense and vertically symmetrical. It tolerates leaf picking and pruning well, making it highly suitable for shaping. The wood is fine-grained, solid, and has a milky-white, glossy finish, making it one of the best materials for root carving. The branches are lush and provide ample shade, exuding a dignified and elegant charm while also purifying the air. It is the ideal tree species for greening, beautifying, and purifying parks, scenic areas, urban streets, government offices, enterprises, schools, and residential communities.

　　It is highly adaptable. It can grow in various types of soil, fertilizers, and climates; it shows no adverse reactions even at temperatures as low as -21°C or as high as 43°C. It has strong vitality and vigorous sprouting ability, and can be propagated through root division, cuttings, or seeds. It is easy to manage. Resistant to smoke and dust, non-polluting, and tolerant to both drought and waterlogging, it suffers from no major pests or diseases. It thrives whether its roots are exposed or it is given abundant water and fertilizer.

　　Ancient Duanbai Wax trees bloom early in spring, grow lush branches and leaves in summer and autumn, and display twisted trunks and gnarled branches in winter, exuding a rugged and ancient charm. Standing before them feels like being immersed in nature. Duanbai Wax not only has a broad market but also holds significant value for cultivation and collection due to its limited availability.