Rules for planting and caring for Matsudan willow
A medium-sized, strongly branched willow tree Matsudan grows in its natural environment in Japan, Korea, China, Manchuria near the shores of lakes and rivers. Under natural conditions, it has a crown diameter of about 5 m, grows up to 8 m in height. The tree looks very impressive, thanks to the picturesque twisted branches that have the ability to wriggle strongly. In Japan, artists often depict these branches in paintings.
External features of the Matsudan willow tree
The twisting willow Matsudana is a fast-growing tree or large shrub with a wide pyramidal crown with thin stems. Twisted branches with leaves form an original pattern inside the crown
Twisted in spirals, bright orange branches hang down in a lush mass, giving the tree an exotic look. Elongated leaves also tend to curl into spirals.
Iva Matsudana is always unique and unrepeatable, as the branches always twist in different ways. There are no exactly alike trees. Demonstrating fantastic beauty, the tree is especially pleasing to the eye during the flowering period. However, the Matsudan willow is extraordinary at any time of the year.
The tree grows rapidly in areas with fertile soil in illuminated areas.
Iva Matsudana: planting and care
The versatile plant is not difficult to grow, as the tree thrives on wet, alkaline, neutral soils as well as dry ones. Iva Matsudana grows well near the house, in the park, in the garden, in the park, as she is not afraid of dust or gas pollution. It is resistant to excessive moisture, excessive soil compaction.
To simplify the planting process, it is better to buy a tree with a closed root system.
Landing. Seedlings in a container with the necessary fertilizers are planted in a planting pit. This will prevent damage to the root system. A mixture consisting of sod land is preliminarily laid out in the pit, peat, sand, leafy ground. The tree takes root quickly when planting.
Pruning. The tree tolerates molding pruning well. A heavily thickened willow is sheared to create an attractive appearance, preserve decorativeness. The tangled branches make it impossible to see the twisted ornament of the spiral branches.
Trees grow freely until they reach a height of 1 m. After that, pruning begins. Young shoots are shortened by 15-20 cm. The buds, which are directed upward or to the side, are left. This is a wonderful tree for bonsai lovers.
Willow Matsudana Erythroflexuose is used as a solitary plant in a single planting near a reservoir, near a lawn.
The tree is planted in the foreground in a group composition. Willow is in perfect harmony with conifers: pine, spruce, and also looks original against the background of a flower garden, junipers, globular thujas.
Fertilizers. For a favorable development, growth, the plant should be regularly fed with organic, mineral fertilizers, vermiculture.
Iva Matsudana needs abundant watering, timely weeding, corrective pruning of branches. In the spring, the soil around the willow Matsudan tortuosa should be periodically loosened, then mulching with peat is performed.
Willow propagation in natural conditions is carried out by seeds.
Since the Matsudana willow is an unpretentious tree, amateur gardeners will not have any particular difficulties in caring for it. At home, gardeners prefer the vegetative method of cuttings.
Pests. An untreated tree can be damaged by the following pests: aphids, scoops, lepidoptera caterpillars, spider mites, barbel, fungal diseases. It is necessary to treat the plant with fungicides in a timely manner in order to protect the plant from pests, fungal infections.
Useful properties of the plant
Iva Matsudana is not just a beautiful, but also a useful plant for human health:
- willow bark has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diuretic effects;
- a broom of willow branches and leaves is used in a bath for the treatment of gout, osteochondrosis;
- infusion of willow branches is used for rinsing the mouth, in the treatment of skin diseases;
- tea made from fresh leaves relieves irritation and fatigue.
The plant will not only become a wonderful decoration for the garden area, but also protect the owner from negative energy.
Since the Matsudana willow is an unpretentious tree, gardeners and amateurs will not have any particular difficulties in caring for it