characteristics
- Leaf arrangement: alternate
- Leaf shape: lanceolate
- Leaf margin: serrated
- Length: 8-16 cm
- Width: 0.8-1.5 cm
- tapering to a point
- Color of the upper side of the leaf: deep green
- Color of the underside of the leaf: gray-green
- glabrous
- fine mesh pattern recognizable
- wedge-shaped base
- Petiole length: 3-5 mm
Location
In order for the leaves to receive sufficient light for photosynthesis, the weeping willow must be as sunny as possible. The conversion of oxygen, water and sunlight to glucose is essential for such a large tree to be self-sufficient.
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Fall leaves in autumn
The weeping willow is a deciduous deciduous tree. It loses its leaves in autumn. In view of the spreading crown, it is no wonder that veritable mountains of leaves pile up in the garden at this time of year. However, you do not necessarily have to remove these. They serve as compost for the tree. This will enable you to naturally enrich the soil.
Only in the event of a disease is it absolutely necessary to collect the leaves and dispose of them in the organic rubbish.
Are the leaves of the weeping willow poisonous?
If you have a pet or have small children in your household, it certainly matters to you whether a plant you plant in your garden contains toxic substances. With the weeping willow, especially with its leaves, you do not have to worry that the animal or your child will be harmed if they eat the tree. The weeping willow is completely non-toxic.
Significance for medicine
On the contrary, the leaves of the weeping willow contain a high proportion of tannins and salicin. You are probably familiar with the latter ingredient from aspirin tablets. It has an antipyretic, analgesic effect. In the case of mild discomfort, it helps to chew on the leaves. But be careful, the herbal medicine has a very bitter taste.