Reproduction
Weeping willows are mostly pollinated by insects. In a comparatively short time, they form fruits that contain the seed. When released, this is carried away by the wind. Due to its tiny shape and good flight properties, the seeds of the weeping willow often cover long distances.
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- The ideal location for a weeping willow
- Grow a weeping willow yourself
Peculiarities of the seeds
- the smallest seed of all deciduous plants
- small capsule fruit
- germinable only for a short time (only about two weeks)
- silky hairy
- several seeds within one fruit
Growing weeping willow from seeds
The easiest thing to do is to grow a weeping willow from cuttings. The chances of success are much lower for growing from seeds, but this should not deter you from trying.
Obtaining the seeds
Although weeping willow seeds are also offered on the Internet, these are often not suitable for propagation. It is best to collect your germination yourself.
Tips
When searching, give preference to locations where the population of weeping willows is particularly high. As a rule, the seeds from these places are more capable of germinating. In addition, you should collect as many seeds as possible, as they are not very capable of germination. The larger the amount, the higher the likelihood that there will be useful seeds among them.
instructions
- Loosen the soil in the desired location and remove any roots.
- Put several seeds in the soil.
- Plant the seeds immediately after collecting them, as they will lose their ability to germinate after a short time.
- Germination is possible after just 24 hours.
- Always water the planting site well. The substrate should never dry out.
