Willow is a very beautiful plant that has gained popularity among many landscape designers. So, it is planted in various places as a decorative element. One of its varieties is the weeping gnome willow. About her description, growing and caring for her, read the article.
Characteristic
Willow is either a tree or a shrub. This willow is hybrid. It was bred by Ural breeders from other parent species. This plant is a dioecious, its flowers are most often collected in earrings in a yellow-green hue. It blooms in the 10-20th of May. At the same time, its leaves bloom. Most individuals of the willow, which is called the Weeping Gnome, are male. So this plant bears fruit extremely rarely.
Willow Weeping Dwarf has several differences from species that are considered parental. First of all, it is represented by a weeping crown. Secondly, this plant is stunted. And, thirdly, its winter hardiness is increased.
Description
A weeping gnome is an unusual willow. She stands out among her other relatives. This plant is stunted. Its height reaches only two or three and a half meters, no more. The trunk of this standard tree is small in diameter, only six to eight centimeters.
As for the crown, the willow weeping gnome, described in this article, has sprawling, extremely lush foliage. Its diameter is usually measured in two meters. The leaves themselves are lowered slightly, they are not very large. On the upper side, they are colored green, and on the bottom, a slightly more dirty gray-green. Their sizes range from four to six centimeters in length and six to ten centimeters in width. The shoots of the plant are annuals. They are painted in a yellowish-brown color, almost touching the ground, if they are on the lower branches. They are thin and long.
Accommodation
Willow Weeping Dwarf is very decorative. Due to the shape of its crown, it remains a decoration of the landscape all year round. But in order for the plant to feel good, less exposed to various diseases and looked beautiful, you need to choose the right place for its placement.
So, willow weeping gnome grows well alone in park areas, as well as near small water bodies. In many cities, it is planted in squares and gardens. In addition, it is necessary to ensure access of light to the plant, because it hardly tolerates the shadow.
Landing
Willow, the photo of which is given in this article, prefers to grow in moderately moist and fertile soil. If the water stagnates, the plant suffers it. If land resources are very limited, then willow can grow even in poor soil.
However, planting willow away from any reservoirs, you need to be prepared for the fact that in the hot season, namely in the high summer, you will have to regularly water the plant.
Willow Weeping gnome, the landing and care of which are described in this article, can be first planted in the ground in various ways. If it was purchased in a container, then first of all it must be immersed in the solution of some growth stimulant, such as epin. Then you need to drop him off in a prepared place. This must be done in such a way that it is in the pot, and the root neck is not ruined. If the willow was bought immediately in a pot, then it can be planted throughout the season, while the size of the hole may be larger than the size of the pot.
Care
Willow, a photo of which is presented in this article, has a very beautiful crown. In order for her to please people with her appearance throughout the year, her haircut should be carried out regularly. This procedure will help give the crown of the tree a more magnificent form, as well as make the foliage thicker.
The height of the plant can also be adjusted using a haircut. To do this, it is only necessary to shorten the shoot leading in growth at the height that you want to give the tree. If there is no goal to shorten the plant, then the leading shoot should be tied. This will help the crown to form faster and take a more beautiful shape.
The willow presented in the article is slightly susceptible to various diseases. All kinds of pests infrequently infect a tree. Despite the fact that such "immunity" to diseases and pests is laid in the willow by nature, it is necessary to prevent their appearance with human forces. To do this, you need to regularly prevent any ailments. Particular attention should be paid to the plant during the period of activation of the spider mite. If the tree was attacked by him, it must be immediately treated with acaricidal drugs.
Breeding
Since the willow weeping gnome is a very beautiful and delicate plant, many people breed it. There are several ways to do this.
- The seeds. This is inefficient because willow seeds have a small germination capacity.
- Cuttings. This is the most popular way to breed willow. To do this, cut a one-year branch, cut it into cuttings, leave only two sheets on top, remove all the rest. Dip the cutlery in a powder called “Kornevina” and plant it in a place in partial shade. After that, cover it with half of an ordinary plastic bottle. If leaflets appeared, the stalk took root. The bottle can be removed. At first, you need to regularly irrigate the plant.
- Layering. This is also a fairly effective breeding method, although a little risky. In order to implement it, you need to pin a flexible young branch to the ground and damage it in the place where it is in contact with the soil, and then sprinkle it with earth. In the fall, perhaps, roots will appear here. The rooted area of the branch can be cut off and planted anywhere.