Its leaf color makes the harlequin willow a decorative ornamental tree. Actually quite hardy by nature, there are quite a few threats that plague the sapling. We list the most common pests of harlequin willow and provide tips on how to combat them. aphids Only a few plants are spared from aphids and unfortunately the harlequin willow…
With its pink and white foliage and spherical shape, the harlequin willow immediately catches the eye. However, this shape does not come by itself, but can only be maintained through regular pruning measures. Choose a suitable time Ideally, this ornamental willow should be cut back in early spring after it has hibernated, around mid-February to early…
When the hazelnut harvest season begins, there is a lot going on in forests, parks and gardens. The crunchy nuts are not only on the autumn menu for young and old. Furry forest dwellers such as squirrels and mice like to eat the nutritious nuts. This guide explains when and how to harvest hazelnuts correctly. Benefit from practical tips for the…
Cone-like infructescences are usually associated with conifers. There are a few exceptions among the deciduous trees, which also form cones. However, in some species the cones do not lignify as they do in conifers . American Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) The fruits of the American tulip tree are cone-like aggregate fruits that are about 10 cm long. Inside are small…
Some gardeners will read the headline with a little surprise – cut elderberries? Looking for the elderberry at the next roadside and then simply cutting it off? No, of course not, ever since people noticed that they weren’t really doing their bodies any good with cheap-cheap food, gardening and harvesting started again – including elderberries, which are…
Trees are best identified by their leaves. Above all, the size is an important identification feature. Tree species with strikingly large foliage are described below. Banana Tree (Musa) Is mostly a very frost-resistant variety “Musa basjoos” Growth: upright, spreading Growth width: up to two meters Growth height: up to eight meters Flowers: only in mild regions, green-yellow-reddish…
Trees and bushes with red berries are eye-catchers in autumn. Many of these plants have a dual function, being edible or an important source of winter food for various wildlife. Shrubs with edible berries Edible shrubs have the advantage that they can be used as privacy screens, for example, and you can harvest the fruits at…
Alders are deciduous, deciduous trees or shrubs. Three species are native to Central Europe. Other alder species are more or less widespread. The typical alder leaf cannot be described as there are hardly any similarities. Erlen The plant genus alder (Alnus) belongs to the birch family (Betulaceae). There are about 41 species. Of these, those in Central Europe are Gray…
In addition to growth, the beech leaf is a defining feature of deciduous trees. However, there are few common characteristics between the beech varieties. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at the beech leaf. Book (Fagus) Beeches are a genus of plants in the beech family (Fagaceae). The genus Fagus includes about eleven species. The false beech…
Whoever hears the term willow immediately thinks of the large weeping willows in the park or the bushes with the decorative willow catkins. Willow species can be very diverse and there are also willow shrubs that can be cultivated in tubs. Native willow species There are different types of willow (Salix) not only in other countries…