Iva is fragile - a weeping tree that can bring joy to people

Rarely, what plant can be so unpretentious and does not require special attention to itself, like a willow brittle. But, if care is taken, the tree will fully answer with the splendor of the crown, the grace of the falling branches and the silver haze of the leaves. Ivaya is called shrubs and trees belonging to the family of willow trees. The popularity of the plant is spoken by its numerous folk names: pussy, willow, rakit, vine, salmon and others.

Species diversity

Scientists say that the fragile laurel has existed on Earth for a long time, its imprints were found in the Cretaceous formation, and the latest data show that many modern species existed already in the Quaternary period. Today, there are almost 170 species of this plant, which have spread mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. The tree likes to settle in cool areas, sometimes it goes beyond the Arctic Circle. Only a few species grow in tropical latitudes. There are more than 65 species on the North American continent, among them bushes predominate. Widely spread willow broke out in Russia, especially in the middle belt.

Tree or shrub

Most of the willows are small bushes or trees up to 15 meters high, but giants also appear among them, the trunk of which rises to a height of 40 meters, and in diameter is more than 50 cm. In the cold northern conditions, dwarf willows grow, in the mountains one can meet Stunted species. Behind the polar circle, the plant has a height of only a few centimeters, which helps to survive in the harsh winter, hiding under a snow blanket.

Good quality - rapid growth

Iva fragile prefers to settle on the banks of water bodies, in damp, uninhabited places and hollows, where groundwater is close to the surface. It is a frost-resistant plant. The best for her soils are clayey, with good moisture. The willow grows very quickly. It is able to reproduce by cuttings and simply stakes. In a natural environment, it can itself be settled by rooting its branches.

Worthy decoration of the park or garden

Iva fragile (rakita) has become popular with gardeners and landscape designers due to the fact that it is able to effectively decorate even the most dull corner of the garden, and its wide, dome-shaped crown protects from the hot sun. By tradition, the plant is planted near water bodies, and this is understandable - it falls into the usual landscape conditions, and we have become accustomed to such a weeping image. But other variants of its use are also possible. For example, if a white willow is planted with a small interval, then the tree forms a beautiful hedge of high heights, and if the plantings are placed in two rows, you will get a wonderful shady alley.

Willow brittle Spherical

The willow ball looks very beautiful in different landscapes . The tree has a globular crown, has decorative throughout the year, even in winter, due to young shoots of yellowish color. Flowering occurs in April-May. Can grow on any soil and adores copious watering. It is reproduced easily by cuttings. Able to hold a ball for a long time without additional care.