Babylon willow or weeping

Weeping willows, sadly bowed above the water its beautiful branches, familiar to all of us. To date, more than 600 known species of this graceful tree. However, in Russia you can find not more than two hundred varieties of willow. The most common type - shrubs. It is found in many regions of the country. The shrubs adapt well to all weather conditions, surviving even under adverse conditions. The trees also choose a certain habitat. Today we will focus on the weeping willow.

Willow of Babylon

The Babylonian willow is one of the most beautiful trees, which are often chosen to decorate the parks of the South of Russia. The tree usually grows to a height of 12 meters. The trunk diameter is large enough, can be more than 1.5 meters. Special beauty gives the tree crown: thin branches like streams of a waterfall, down to the ground. Attractive and their color: red or green with a Golden sheen. The birthplace of the Babylonian willow is considered to be Northern China. Although, as they say biologists, this species was also common in Central China.

However, the tree is easily adapted to more severe Russian climate. IVA is not in vain called weeping, not only because of the dropped to the ground branches, reminiscent of the sadly bowed his head, but due to the fact that the tree grows in moist river valleys or in the lowlands on the Sands.

Description

Willow of Babylon — a tree that likes a lot of sun, but not less moisture. It is resistant to frost, but in severe winters can be very freeze. When planting a tree you should consider the security of the landing site from winter winds and frosts. It is better to choose those places where the tree will be as closed. The trunk and branches, is quite knotty. The older the tree, the more powerful become its uzlovatom. Pollination occurs in April and may, when the smell of the flock not only bees, but other insects. Earrings at willow thin, with leaves located at the base.

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Plant a garden

Willow of Babylon will be a perfect decoration not only for the parklands, but also for cottage or garden plot. For seedlings are more suitable for men willow: they differ from women the fact that during flowering on the earrings is not formed of annoying fluff. To plant willow you can even in the Northern areas. If the tree is still amorosity, it also will recover quickly. The Babylonian willow is good because looks similar to the lovely sprawling green tent.

By the Way, under the branches of this tree can be picnics, hiding from the intense heat in the warm time of the year. What varieties among gardeners in great demand, consider the following.

Yves Tortuosa

Experienced gardeners will recommend a variety of this tree, like the willow of Tortuosa. Description it is not similar to the previous one. It is a shrub up to two meters in height, with very twisted branches. The winding branches have a Golden that looks quite beneficial on a background of bright green foliage. This species of willow is very demanding on the lighting, it needs a lot of sunlight and heat.

But the cold of Tortuosa not tolerate at all. Therefore, even in a warm season it should be possible to protect willow from the wind. Tortuosa (Babylonian willow) loves watering. Due to accumulation of water in the rhizome, easily tolerate stagnation. In the Northern regions of Tortuosa may be covered with ice in winter, up to the level to which it will be covered with snow. However, again due to the root system of the shrub recovers quickly.

IVA Crispus

Another interesting variety — the Babylonian willow Crispus. Description it is the following: it is a small dwarf tree that can grow to a maximum of not more than two meters in height. The special beauty of this species is its leaves. They are dark green, very shiny and very similar to the small flowers home decorative rose.

Bush also sensitive to the cold, but if frozen, then, like the previous species, is quickly restored. Willow Crisp are planted as a green fence or an ornamental maze. It is noteworthy that this variety was received by Russian gardeners about 30 years ago. But today Crispus has gained wide popularity in the most beautiful Park areas of our country.

Reproduction

Sets the willow of Babylon? Reproduction occurs through cuttings. Willow germinate quite easily. This is the kind, about which they say: stick in the ground itself will grow. The only condition — a sufficient amount of moisture. You can also simply place the cutting in water and wait until the first roots.

It is Important to leave the handle at least 6-8 kidney. The Babylonian willow (photo of the tree you can see in the article) quickly gets used to the new place. If the tree will look beautiful near the water, then shrubthe types are perfect for the decoration of the site.

The branches of the shrubby willows are woven over time, stronger and stronger, forming a natural and almost impenetrable living fence. Planting in the garden a few willows, it is important to remember that the distance between them should be large enough, otherwise the crowns of these magnificent trees will not be able to open up fully, showing all its natural beauty.