Monday, February 6, 2012

Weeping willowsUSA zones Salix caprea pendula - Dwarf Weeping Willow or Kilmarnock Willow - An ornamental dwarf weeping willow tree suitable for small gardens.Golden CurlsThe Golden Curls willow tree (Salix matsudana), sometimes called a dragon's claw willow or Peking willow, is a cultivar that features golden-yellow bark and pale yellow flowers that bloom during spring. Native to east Asia, this variety is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8. Ranging from 20- to 30-foot high, Golden Curls willows grow twisted branches and shorter leaves than other types of weeping willow trees. The leaves feature bright green tops and white-green undersides. This tree is not recommended for residential use because the twisted branches make it hard to find suitable planting sitesRead more: Types of Weeping Willow Trees Garden Guides http://www.gardenguides.com/87926-types-weeping-willow-trees.html#ixzz1lHMlyf9Kshidarezakura Cherry Blossom, or weeping Cherry, has branches that fall like those of a weeping willow, bearing cascades of pink flowers.The Japanese Cherry starts flowering profusely from the first warmer days in April, heralding the coming of spring. The pink or white flowers grow in racemose clusters at nodes on short spurs. They are past flowering early in May.Because of the fact that Cherry Blossom trees bloom early in spring and are susceptible to damage from late spring frosts, the site for growing Cherries should be slightly higher and sloped than the surrounding ground to prevent frosty air from settling in the low spots.Cherry Blossom trees should be placed in a sheltered location with full sun, in soil that is deep, fertile and moist, but well drained.Full sun exposure for Cherry Blossom trees is necessary to produce delicious Cherries and strong trees.Cherry Blossom trees grown in shade will produce spindly branches and fewer cherries that are less sweet.Sweet and sour Cherries are susceptible to most of the same problems.Cherry Blossom Plant CareMaintaining a clean surrounding is very important to keep pest and disease problems down for Cherry Blossom trees.Bird problems on Cherry Blossom trees can be prevented by planting your trees near people or pets and by netting.Diseased fruit, leaves, and prunings on Cherry Blossom trees should be removed immediately and either burned to kill insect larvae and disease spores or destroyed in a hot compost pile.Some common problems seen in Cherry Blossom trees are Plum curculio, Brown rot, cherry fruit flies, cherry leaf spot and bacterial canker

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