What is the willow tree?

The willow tree is a tree in the Salix genus, which contains about 400 different trees and shrubs native in the northern hemisphere. Willows prefer a cool, humid environment and are found in cold and mild areas of the northern hemisphere along the banks of rivers and marshs. The willow trees have a number of commercial uses and trees are also often planted as ornaments, because some species have relatively attractive growth habits. In general, their leaves are narrow and produce flowers in the form of catkins. The wood of willow trees is known for being light and strong, making it popular material for everything from furniture to cricket bats. Willows are also very promiscuous and freely hybridize with other trees and grow both from cuttings and from air roots. This may be a problem when people try to remove Willows, as is the case in some areas where they suffocate on the original species. Willows that develop in warmer areas will be much larger, often with very fine branches that are easily fromThey pull, allowing the tree to spread. The willow with particularly narrow leaves are sometimes known as Osters, while wide leaves are called Sallows.

One famous hybrid Willow tree is a cry that has long, end branches. The crying willows are associated with grief both in their native China and in many parts of Europe. Willows cat, another well -known Willow variety, are known for the production of soft, fuzzy catkins in the spring, and are often collected and brought to the house to celebrate the beginning of spring.

Willow Wood can be used in a wide range of projects and the bark is historically used to prepare drugs because it contains salicylic acid, original aspirin. Because the willows grow rapidly and create large root systems, they were also historically used to control erosion. The trees are also very popular among butterflies, which leads to some people to the willow to attract butterflies to their courtyards and gardens.

Many shops withWith the delivery of the garden, the selection of a willow tree has a willow and can order specific varieties if customers want it. Before planting the willow tree, it is good to think carefully about location, because these trees can grow extremely high and overshadow the area around them. The Willow tree is also deciduous and falls its leaves in the winter months, and it can create quite a mess to clean.