weeping willow
Weeping willow, tall deciduous tree, widely distributed, strong vitality. It is one of the common tree species. Weeping willow is also a commonly used street tree in landscaping. It has high ornamental value and low cost, and it is loved by greening everywhere. Mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Hunan, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places. The branchlets are slender and drooping, yellowish brown. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate or strip-lanceolate, 8-16cm long, apex is gradually pointed, base cuneate, glabrous or young leaves slightly hairy, serrated, stipules lanceolate. Stamens 2, separated filaments, yellow anthers, glands 2. Female flower ovary sessile, gland 1.
Flowering period: March to April;
Fruit ripening period: April to June.
Growth habits:
Happy light, like warm and humid climate and humid deep acid and neutral soil. It is more cold-resistant, particularly resistant to water and humidity, but can also be born in areas with deep soil and high dryness. It has strong germination, well-developed root system, and rapid growth. The 15-year-old tree is 13m tall and has a serving diameter of 24cm. However, certain pests are more serious, have a short life span, and the tree trunks are easy to age. Gradually aging after 30 years. The root system is developed, has certain resistance to toxic gases, and can absorb sulfur dioxide.
Garden use:
The branches are slender and grow rapidly, and have been loved by the Chinese people since ancient times. It is most suitable for planting near the water, such as bridgeheads, poolsides, rivers, lakes and other water systems. Interplanting with peach flowers can form a peach, red and willow green scene, which is one of the characteristic planting methods for spring scenes in Jiangnan gardens. It can also be used as garden shade tree, street tree, and highway tree. It is also suitable for plant greening and is an important tree species for strengthening embankments and protecting banks.
Economic Value:
Wood can be used to make furniture; the branches can be weaved into baskets; the bark contains tannin, which can be extracted from tannin extract. The leaves can be used as sheep feed.