Occasionally a plant may be so unpretentious and does not require special attention as Salix fragilis.But if you will still be taken care, the tree will respond in full splendor of the crown, by the grace flowing branches and leaves silver haze.Willow called shrubs and trees belonging to the family of willow.The popularity of the plant say his numerous vernacular names: willow, willow, willow, wicker, willow, and others.
Species diversity
Scientists say that Salix fragilis there in the world for a long time, her prints were found in the Cretaceous formation, and recent evidence suggests that many modern species existed in the Quaternary period.Today, there are nearly 170 species of plants mainly spread in the Northern Hemisphere.Wood likes to settle in cool areas, sometimes it comes to the Arctic Circle.Only a few types of grow in tropical latitudes.On the North American continent, there are more than 65 species, among them is dominated by shrubs.Widespread Salix fragilis received in Russia, especially in the middle lane.
tree or shrub
The majority of willow - a small shrub or tree up to 15 meters, but caught among them giants trunk which rises to a height of 40 meters and a diameter of over 50 cm. In the cold northdwarf willows growing conditions in the mountains can be found undersized species.The Arctic Circle plant has a height of only a few centimeters, which helps to survive the harsh winter, hiding under a blanket of snow.
Good quality - rapid growth
Salix fragilis prefers to settle on the banks of ponds, in wet ravines and upland areas, where close to a surface suitable for the ground water.It is frost-resistant plant.The best soil for it are considered to clay, with good moisture.Willow grows very quickly.It is able to reproduce by cuttings and just sticks.The natural environment can settle itself by rooting its branches.
adorn the park or garden
Salix fragilis (Rakita) has become popular with gardeners and landscape designers because it is able to effectively decorate even the most dismal corner of the garden, and her wide, domed krona protect from the hot sun.Traditionally, plants are planted near water, and it's understandable - it gets like in the familiar landscape conditions, and for such a weeping we have become accustomed.But there are other options for its use.For example, if the white willow plant with a short interval, the tree forms a beautiful hedge a great height, and if the landing place in two rows, you get a wonderful shaded alley.
Salix fragilis Spherical
looks wonderful in various landscape compositions willow ball.The tree has a crown spherical, has a decorative throughout the year, even in winter, due to the young shoots of a yellowish color.Flowering takes place in April and May.It can grow in any soil and likes abundant watering.Easily propagated by cuttings.Able to hold for a long time spherical shape without any special care.
