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　Salsberg is a deciduous Odaka tree belonging to the family loosestrifeaceae native to China.　　The trunk skin is pale brown, the traces that have been peeled off in some places are white, and it is a spot pattern mixed with shades, and the Japanese name Salsberg (Saruname) is said to have been named for the metaphor that the bark is smooth enough that even monkeys who are good climbing trees slide down.　　　　　　　　　The branches are wide open sideways, conical inflorescences are attached to the tip of the branch, buds open one after another after scattering, the flowering period lasts 2-3 months, also known as "crape myrtle", and the flower color is generally red. However, it varies from dark peach, light peach, red, white, purple, and multiple colors.　It is one of the precious flowers and trees that are resistant to strong sunlight and dryness and color midsummer. It is widely used for garden trees and park trees because it is easy to shape even in natural tree shape and easy to care for.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　There are six petals shrinking like a frill, a thin pattern on the base, and a unique shape similar to a fan.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The English name Crape myrtle is derived from the fact that the petals are crewed like a crepe.　　　　　　　　　The white white of Salsberg planted on the Sumida River Tsukishima Green Road, which spreads downstream from the Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge over the Sumida River to the left bank, shines in the summer sky, creating a refreshing feeling in the waterside space, along with the green space of Akashicho Riverside Park on the opposite shore, It provides coolness while the intense heat continues every day.