CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What trees are good for growing cicadas? (What trees are good for growing cicadas?)

1. What trees are used for breeding cicada monkeys?

The most suitable tree species for breeding cicada monkeys is willow, followed by poplar, because these two trees grow very fast and have a higher survival rate after planting.

Willow is drought-resistant and waterlogged-resistant, with many branches and a well-developed root system, making it a very suitable tree species for breeding cicada monkeys. Cicada monkeys bred on willow trees are of relatively uniform size and firm texture, making them very popular in the market.

2. Which type of elm tree is best for raising cicadas?

Golden leaf elm is the best place to raise cicadas. Because golden leaf elm has vigorous capillary roots, cicada nymphs can easily find the root system and survive easily, so golden leaf elm is good for raising cicadas. Golden leaf elm is a medium-speed growing tree, slow in the early stage and fast in the middle and late stages. In a year, golden leaf elm takes root and sprouts late. When the elm lays eggs in the same year, the root system development cannot reach the ideal state, and there will be a phenomenon of delayed growth. The yield of elm in the middle and late stages is relatively ideal. The growth rate of cicadas under elm is slow, and the proportion of unearthed in 3 years is large.

3. What kind of tree should be used to raise cicada monkeys?

There are many healthy tree species with vigorous growth and more sap, such as pear trees, apple trees, walnut trees, elm trees, willow trees, ash trees, mulberry trees, orange trees, grapefruit trees, sycamore trees, poplar trees, etc. The food of cicada monkeys is the sap of parasitic trees, such as young branches and the sap of tree roots. The tree species suitable for breeding cicada monkeys are willow trees, followed by poplar trees. These two trees grow very fast and have a relatively high survival rate after planting.

1. Under which trees are cicada monkeys more common?

1. Cicada monkeys usually live on healthy trees that grow vigorously and have more juice, such as pear trees, apple trees, walnut trees, elm trees, willow trees, ash trees, mulberry trees, orange trees, grapefruit trees, sycamore trees, poplar trees, etc. These trees are the favorites of cicada monkeys. Cicada monkeys usually start laying eggs in July and August every year. They will lay eggs in young branches. After the branches wither and fall to the ground, the eggs will hibernate in the soil until the temperature is suitable in May of the following year. The hatching will end at the end of June. In summer, the adults will gradually begin to drill out of the ground, and start a new cycle of emergence, laying eggs, etc.

4. What kind of trees are good for breeding cicadas?

Trees suitable for cicadas to parasitize should have well-developed root systems, lush branches, and be able to provide more sap. Currently, the tree species that cicadas prefer to parasitize mainly include elm, poplar, willow, tung trees, and some fruit trees, such as pear trees and apple trees.

In general, the most suitable tree species should be willow, followed by poplar. Both of these trees grow relatively fast and have a high survival rate after planting. Willow is both drought-resistant and waterlogged-resistant, and has many branches and a well-developed root system. It is a more suitable tree species for cicada breeding.

5. Which type of ash tree is best for raising cicadas?

Among the poplars, Italian poplars are the best for breeding cicadas. At present, the tree species that can be used to breed cicadas include willow, elm, poplar, ash, sycamore, toon, apricot, pear, jujube, hawthorn, plum and apple trees.

Because willows have a well-developed root system, grow fast, have slender branches, thin and soft bark, and are rich in juice, they are also very cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and waterlogged-resistant, have a high survival rate, and are easy to cultivate. It is understood that using willows for breeding, cicadas not only grow fast, but also grow large, have high yields, and look good.

6. What fruit trees can support cicadas?

Willow is the most common common tree, growing rapidly, with slender branches, thin and soft bark, and abundant sap, which is very popular with cicadas and easy to suck. Willow is cold-resistant, waterlogged, and drought-resistant, easy to reproduce, simple to cultivate, strong in vitality, well-developed root system, and abundant sap, all of which are in line with the parasitic requirements of cicadas.

In terms of usage, willow is a fine material for wooden furniture and small buildings because of its soft wood and straight texture. Willow is also very useful in environmental protection and medicine, and is an important tree species for greening the "four sides". We use it to breed cicadas, but we only use it to provide nutrients for cicadas.

In terms of the quality of cicadas, those bred on willow trees are large, good in appearance, and lovable. They not only sell at a high price in the market, but are also extremely popular.

The cicadas produced by willow trees can be said to be the standard Chinese cicadas. They are relatively uniform in size, usually 210 pieces per kilogram. They taste fresh and delicious, with a unique flavor that you will never forget after eating them once.

Willows are water-resistant and not afraid of flooding. When flooded, they can produce many adventitious roots that float in the water and absorb and transport nutrients. They have been submerged in the flood for nearly two months and are still growing well. When used as hosts for cicadas, willows are not easily drowned, so they can be used to breed cicadas for a long time.

In terms of drought resistance, willows have strong adaptability to climate and soil, have a well-developed root system that goes deep, grow quickly, have strong germination ability, and have a long lifespan. Because willows can grow for decades, they can be used to breed cicadas for a long time, so that cicadas will not easily lose their hosts.

In terms of reproduction, willow can be propagated by stem cuttings, cuttings and planting, and can also be propagated by seeds. It is easy to survive and has strong disease resistance. Cicada farmers have a saying that "as long as the tree does not die, the cicada can live."

Compared with other trees, the most prominent advantage of willow is its high survival rate. The saying "willows grow into shades when planted accidentally" vividly illustrates the characteristics of willows that are easy to plant and grow. Because willows grow quickly, have a well-developed root system and abundant juice, we usually breed cicadas in the same year we plant willows and plant cicada seeds in the same year.

7. What kind of tree can be used to raise cicada monkeys?

Elm, poplar, willow. Broad-leaved trees such as poplar, willow, and elm can be used to grow cicada monkeys, because these trees have thick leaves, which can provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of cicada monkeys after they fall off, and can also keep warm and retain moisture, which is beneficial to the growth of cicada monkeys.

Generally speaking, as long as these broad-leaved forests have grown for more than five years, they can be planted and raised. After the seeds are planted, they must be managed to prevent pests and diseases, especially rats, snakes and other pests. They can be harvested after 3 to 5 years of growth.

8. Is it better to grow bamboo willow or matsudanax for breeding cicadas?

Salix matsudana

Willow is currently recognized as a better tree species for breeding cicadas. Currently used are fast-growing bamboo willow, local stupid willow (Salix matsudana, Mantou willow), fast-growing Salix matsudana 9901, Chinese willow (Blowing dustpan willow), weeping willow. Fast-growing bamboo willow is the main one, which can account for the vast majority of the total willow scale. Salix matsudana and fast-growing Salix matsudana 9901 have just started to be tried out in the past 1-2 years.

Fast-growing bamboo willow grows fast in the early stage, has high water requirements, is resistant to water and humidity, and is not particularly resistant to pruning. The density is large, the management requirements are high, and the management cannot keep up with the serious dead trees. Fast-growing bamboo willow is currently the most commonly used tree species in artificial breeding, and it also has the largest cicada production area and ideal yield. The yield of some experimental fields is estimated to exceed 200 catties. Large-scale yields of about 100 catties are also available. In addition to the high density and dead trees, the disadvantages of fast-growing bamboo willow are relatively more diseases and insect pests. As a host plant for breeding golden cicadas, the disadvantages are gradually emerging.

Fast-growing Salix matsudana 9901 has the characteristics of fast-growing bamboo willow, but has advantages in pest and disease resistance and drought resistance. Its salt and alkali resistance is better than bamboo willow. When the 9901 willow grows up, the main stem deadhead problem is more prominent, similar to some stupid willows. In theory, it will be better than fast-growing bamboo willow, but the specific breeding effect remains to be seen.

Some willows with excellent tree shapes have gradually become the objects of experimentation for breeders. They have strong vitality, wide adaptability, tolerance to pruning, few diseases, and the emergence of cicadas in the wild, which are all great advantages. At present, there are not many high-quality varieties of willows, and the cost of obtaining them is also higher than that of bamboo willows. If conditions permit, willow segments can be collected in the fields to raise seedlings for future use.