Planting goat willow ok rock camp. Tips for planting and caring for goat willow. Description and decorative properties
Planting/care: It is better to buy Kilmarnock goat willow seedlings grown in Ukraine with a large lump in burlap, so the plant is guaranteed to take root after planting. All plants purchased from the PROXIMA nursery are provided with long-acting fertilizers with the latest formulas of the best European manufacturers and can be sold in your garden center without additional feeding for a whole year. But the greatest advantage of buying potted plants is that they can be planted, without purchasing additional fertilizer, from March to December - even on the hottest days of summer.
Kilmarnock willow requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or unwanted branches in late fall or winter. Also requires regular removal lawn grass With trunk circle, mulching with a thickness of at least 7 cm. Feed with granular long-acting complex fertilizer in early spring. We fertilize as usual with balanced NPK + Me in the spring - nitrogen, in the summer - phosphorus, August - September - potassium. Do not forget about improving the soil structure with organic matter (humus, compost), and regular foliar treatments with mineral and organic fertilizers with adhesive.
Pests and diseases: Kilmarnock goat willow is pest and disease resistant. An untreated plant may be affected powdery mildew, green leaf roller, fruit cap moth, necrosis of branches and trunks. To protect the plant from diseases and fungal infections, it is necessary to treat the plants with fungicides (Skor, Switch, Maxim, Ordan, Horus, Quadris, Radomil Gold, etc.). Of course, it is better to have a specialist make the “diagnosis”. But, as a rule, a modern gardener, using the Internet, can independently identify the enemy and choose the right methods and means of protecting the plant. To protect the tree from the pest, preventive spraying with insecticides (Aktara, Enzhio, Aktellik) is carried out in the spring. Compared to the voracious larva of the May beetle, other pests are rare on a well-groomed plant. Over the past 10 years, Khrushchev, especially on humus-rich, weed-free soils, has become the most dangerous pest garden plants Ukraine. One beetle larva can gnaw the root system of a young 10-30 cm seedling in 1 day, completely destroying it. From mid-April, when we see the first flying beetle, we URGENTLY treat the crown with any of the numerous preparations based on imidacloprid, for example Prestige (Bayer), Antikhrushch, while part of the solution must get onto the trunk (10 cm above the ground) and the root collar and not spill to the side . We repeat similar treatments every 40-50 days of the growing season. We pour it into the soil according to the instructions, Aktara is also effective ( active substance- 240 g/l thiamethoxam; 250 g/kg thiamethoxam). Treatment along the crown and topping up the root collar into the soil from late April to September once every 40-60 days.
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For single planting, Most beautiful in spring, Most beautiful in summer,
A charming tree with a small weeping crown and shoots hanging to the ground. Will serve as a real decoration for any garden!
Height of an adult plant (m): The height depends on the level of grafting.
Description
Tree Goat willow Kilmarnock (Pendula) with a small weeping crown and shoots hanging to the ground. Decorative due to the shape of the crown, and also in the spring, during flowering, when the flowers emit a delicate aroma.
Valuable honey plant.
Crown
The crown is umbrella-shaped, weeping, with drooping branches.
Needles/Foliage
The leaves are dark green, shiny above, covered with gray-white hairs below.
Bloom
It blooms for 7-13 days on last year's shoots until the leaves appear.
Flowers - fragrant yellow-gold catkins (male clone).
Fruit
Blooms 7-13 days (before leaves appear) with yellow-gold fragrant catkins (male clone)
Requirements
Prefers sunny places, but tolerates partial shade. It is not picky about soil and grows on any soil. Does not tolerate flooding. Completely frost-resistant.
Landing
Prefers sunny places, but tolerates partial shade. It is not picky about soil and grows on any soil. Does not tolerate flooding.
Care
Without special pruning, especially in the first years, the plant will not be able to develop properly and will not show its decorative qualities: a weeping branch, if not formed correctly, in one season simply “lies” on the ground and it will be almost impossible to correct the situation. Pruning should be done after flowering in late spring - early summer. Candelabra-shaped pruning method: for the correct formation of the crown, it is necessary in the first years to cut short all young shoots (up to 15-20 cm), but so that at the end of the shoot there remains a bud looking to the side and upward, then the crown will look like an equilaterally developed umbrella . Another way of pruning is to remove the apical buds of young shoots during the summer, i.e. pinch them as soon as they reach a size of 15-20 cm. This awakens the side shoots to grow and the crown becomes dense.
Completely frost-resistant.
Fertilizing with complex fertilizers in spring and autumn.
Reproduction
Propagated by grafting and seeds.
Goat willow ‘Kilmarnock’
(It is more convenient to purchase ready seedling in the nursery).
This is interesting
Leaves, catkins, and bark are used for medicinal purposes. Strong and flexible branches are used for weaving baskets, making fences, etc.
Goat willow Kilmarnock on a trunk
Goat willow: Kilmarnock and pendula on a trunk
For single planting, Beautifully flowering, Most beautiful in spring, Most beautiful in summer,
A miniature tree on a trunk, with shoots hanging to the ground. It blooms before the leaves bloom with yellow fragrant earrings. The leaves are wrinkled, oblong, green, gray underneath.
Crown diameter of an adult plant (m): 1,5
Description
Weeping willow Pendula is a miniature tree on a trunk with shoots hanging to the ground.
Goes well with evergreen trees, dwarf conifers, ground covers, perennials. Can form a hedge.
Plant lifespan
Lives up to 30 years.
Crown
The crown is spherical.
Needles/Foliage
The leaves are smooth and dark above, velvety with a silvery color below.
Bark
The bark is greenish-gray, becoming red-olive or red-brown with age.
Bloom
The leaves are smooth and dark above, velvety with a silvery color below.
Flowers - yellow fragrant earrings.
Landing
Loves fresh soils and loams. On light soils it may drop its leaves earlier. Does not tolerate high lime content in the soil and flooding.
Care
Without special pruning, especially in the first years, the plant will not be able to develop correctly and will not show its decorative qualities: a weeping branch, if not formed correctly, will simply “lie” on the ground in one season and it will be almost impossible to correct the situation. Pruning should be done after flowering in late spring - early summer. Candelabra-shaped pruning method: for the correct formation of the crown, it is necessary in the first years to cut short all young shoots (up to 15-20 cm), but so that at the end of the shoot there remains a bud looking to the side and upward, then the crown will look like an equilaterally developed umbrella .
Another way of pruning is to remove the apical buds of young shoots during the summer, i.e. pinch them as soon as they reach a size of 15-20 cm. This awakens the side shoots to grow and the crown becomes dense.
It is also necessary to remove the strapping or label from the grafting site on young plants. If rootstocks have formed below the grafting site, they must be ruthlessly removed.
Watering is regular and plentiful.
Frost-resistant. It needs to cover the trunk only during snowless winters with strong temperature changes.
Complex fertilizers.
Resistant to pests and diseases.
Goat willow
Goat willow, other names Bredina and Rakita (from the Latin Salix caprea) is a tree or shrub. The plant got its name due to the love of goats and sheep to feast on the succulent foliage of the tree. The natural range of goat willow is quite wide and stretches across the entire territory of the Eurasian continent, with the exception of the alpine belt and tundra. This plant has become quite widespread today. landscape design. Many landscape designers use it when decorating their garden plots. The plant is unpretentious and can be planted in almost any location. climatic conditions and it will grow to the desired size.
Kilmarnock goat willow pictured
Description of goat willow
The unpretentious willow grows on the edges of forests and near bodies of water, on moist, swampy soils. The type of tree depends on the light and soil fertility. Goat willow bark is brown with cracks. Leaves vary in size and color. The willow is especially beautiful in the spring, when it produces buds and young shoots.
In garden plots, broom is successfully used in landscape design. Although the tree is not particularly decorative, the weeping branches on the trunk look restrained and elegant. Rakita grows excellently near ponds and rocky surfaces. Traditional look a weeping willow, whose branches descend to the water, and the tree is reflected in the surface as if in a mirror - a touching rural pastoral. To highlight a lonely goat willow, it is good to surround it with a green lawn with small spring flowers chaotically scattered across the carpet. Rakita has a well developed root system, which allows you to plant the plant on slopes. The powerful roots of goat willow will strengthen the slopes and save them from landslides and landslides.
Rakita is valued not only as an element in the design of personal plots, but also as a source of natural medicine. Thanks to the presence of tanning. alkaloid, flavoloid and phenologlycoside compounds, tree bark is widely used in folk medicine. The color and foliage of the broom are not far behind in terms of beneficial properties. Which contain synthesized vitamins, saponins, organic acids and lipids.
Goat willow and fruits in the photo - planting
During the research, scientists revealed the presence of nitrogen-containing, proanthocyanidin, catechin substances and essential oils. Thanks to the unique compounds that are part of the bark, color and leaves of goat willow, in folk medicine, decoctions and tinctures from the plant are used as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and hemostatic agent. Due to its wound-healing and tonic properties, broom decoctions and tinctures are widely used in cosmetic procedures.
Using broom
Goat willow bark is used to make a decoction, which is used in the treatment of rheumatism, whooping cough and fever. In folk medicine, a decoction of the bark is also used to treat migraines and neurological disorders, get rid of gout, and stop various bleeding. Including internal ones, for the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, and even for the treatment of malaria.
The medicine made from broom bark is an excellent anthelmintic that can be used even by small children. For external purposes, the decoction is used to gargle a sore throat, for sore throat, mouth virus, laryngitis and pharyngitis, as well as for the prevention of seasonal colds. Tincture in the form of lotions is used to treat dermatitis, eczema, burns and various skin diseases and irritation.
Crushed dry tree bark is used as a powder to treat skin ulcers, boils and severe burns. Goat willow decoction helps fight excessive sweating. To normalize the functioning of the sweat and sebaceous glands, you need to wipe yourself off and take baths with willow infusion.
Goat willow in landscape design in the photo
Thanks to its sedative properties, potions made from broom bark help to successfully cope with anxiety, normalize sleep, and have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. For people suffering from swelling and hypertension, doctors recommend regularly taking willow decoction. Aspirin and quinine were synthesized from willow bark, so consuming the bark successfully replaces taking medications.
Planting a willow
To plant goat willow, you need to choose a well-lit place with moist soil. Tree propagation occurs vegetative way or seeds. To form a lush and beautiful crown, willow requires regular pruning, especially in need of young plant. Pruning is carried out in early summer immediately after flowering. A spherical or umbrella shape is formed as a result correct pruning young shoots.
Let's look at the main types of goat willow:
Let's look at what the Pendula type of broom is. A decorative representative of the goat willow is Pendula. This subspecies of willow tree is distinguished by beautiful weeping branches that form an extraordinary crown. Rakita Pendula has incredibly colorful decorative flowering. Another additional feature of the first foliage is that the willow tree is covered with long “catkins” golden color. Pendula is characterized by frost resistance, making it ideal for growing in harsh climatic conditions.
Standard willow care
The only condition is sufficient soil moisture. Big advantage The Pendula willow tree is that it is an excellent honey plant. Unusual decorative color has a high nectar content. Therefore Pendula can become an indispensable assistant in beekeeping.
Types of goat willow in landscape design in the photo - planting
The most common species that is found in the natural landscape near water bodies. The unprepossessing tree is loved by goats and sheep. In garden plots you can find the standard form of willow, the height of which reaches 3 m. Weeping willow is a fast-growing tree, so it is ideal for landscaping country houses and dachas. Rakita was called weeping for its flowing branches that form a lush crown that seems to be crying. Just like the Pendula broom, weeping willow frost-resistant. The tree blooms in early spring with pleasantly smelling yellow inflorescences.
The decorative subspecies of Kilmarnock broom is widely used in the landscape design of parks, gardens and various areas with ponds. A small tree with a lush crown, densely hanging branches and small “catkins” yellow tint can add charm and imagery and help create a unique atmosphere. Like all members of the goat willow, Kilmanrnock prefers moist soil and good lighting. As good as Pendula, Kilmanrnock is an excellent source of nectar for bees. Honey collected from this type of willow is characterized by a bitter taste, and due to its healing properties it is recommended to be used for respiratory diseases and people suffering from diabetes.
Ball broom is a decorative dwarf subspecies of goat willow, which is distinguished by graceful curves and a spherical crown with branches directed towards the ground. Yellow flowers emitting a delicate aroma attracts bees. Ball willow is a fast-growing frost-resistant tree. Therefore, this little beauty can decorate any landscape design.
The harmful properties of goat willow are numerous and varied, although this does not affect its beneficial properties, which always prevail over harmful ones. Like any treatment plant, goat willow can be both beneficial and harmful. As Avicenna said, “In a drop there is medicine, in a spoon there is poison,” therefore goat willow potions should be used in doses and on the recommendation of the attending physician. Decoctions and tinctures should be used with great caution by people with increased acidity, gastritis, with reduced blood clotting. Contraindicated for use by people prone to allergic reactions and individual intolerance.
Goat willow (bredina, broom) – Salix Caprea L. Willow family – Salicaceae
Botanical characteristics
Tree or shrub. The bark is greenish-gray from a young age, later brown and fissured. Young shoots are gray pubescent, with large buds. The leaves vary greatly in size and shape on the same plant: ovate, round, elliptical, oblong-lanceolate, often wavy, serrated, dense, wrinkled, glabrous above, dark green, gray felt below.
Decoration of a summer cottage goat willow
The flowers are yellowish-gray, collected in drooping racemes. Blooms before leaves appear. The fruit is a capsule. The seeds are wavy, gray.
Spreading
Grows near streams, in forests, clearings, among bushes.
Plant parts used
Medicinal raw materials are bark, leaves, catkins collected in different time in the usual way.
Chemical composition
Goat willow bark contains large quantities, and leaves contain tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenol glucosides (salicin and its derivatives) in smaller quantities.
The leaves and inflorescences contain vitamins, organic acids, saponins, nitrogen-containing compounds, proanthocyanidins, essential oil, catechins, lipids (triacetylglycerides), in acid hydrolyzate (lauric, myristic, pentadecanoic, margaric, arachidic, heneicosanoic and their isomers).
Application and medicinal properties
Willow preparations have hemostatic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, wound-healing, and tonic effects. The glycoside salicin, under the action of the enzyme salipase, is broken down into glucose and the alcohol saligenin, which is oxidized in the body into salicylic acid.
In folk medicine, a decoction of willow bark is used for rheumatism, whooping cough, headache, fever, various bleeding, gout, malaria, gastrointestinal diseases, neuralgia, as a sedative, anthelmintic; externally - for rinsing, lotions, baths, powders for ulcers, wounds, boils, sweating.
In Azerbaijan, willow in the form of decoctions and infusions is used as an antipyretic, sedative, diuretic, and astringent. Alcohol extracts of inflorescences and a total preparation of willow polyphenolic compounds are recommended for functional disorders of the cardiovascular system: tachycardia, angiospastic pain.
The people of many countries use goat willow preparations as a substitute for quinine and aspirin, and this is not an accident: aspirin was first obtained from willow.
Nanais use young plants to treat rheumatoid diseases. Willow bark is part of a diaphoretic tea used for various diseases mainly for colds. Fresh juice of bark and leaves - effective remedy for the treatment of calluses; decoction of bark and leaves - for hair growth and strengthening.
Preparation
- For getting decoction 20 g of bark are crushed, pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, cool for 10-15 minutes, filter. Take 2 tbsp. spoons 3-4 times a day.
- For infusion 10 g of inflorescences are poured into 200 ml of boiling water, left in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled for 45 minutes, and filtered. Take 2 tbsp. spoons 3-4 times a day.
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Our plant nursery employs only competent and qualified specialists in various fields. Each of us has unique knowledge of planting and replanting plants, pruning trees and shrubs, we will tell you how to properly care for your garden and give recommendations on landscape design. Goat willow, otherwise botanists call it Bredina (Selix carrea), and in common people it is simply Rakita, a plant belonging to the Willow family. Europe is considered its homeland, but it grows successfully in Western Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. life is 150 years. During this time, the height of the plant can reach 10 m and 0.75 m in trunk diameter.
Many gardeners wonder whether goat willow is a tree or a shrub? Everyone calls it differently, but general classification it is a deciduous tree, sometimes a tree-like shrub. Based on the name, we can conclude that sheep and goats like to feast on the plant.
Short description
The plant loves light, however, it has shade-tolerant qualities. Favorite growing areas: fertile, rich, sandy or gravelly soils. At the same time, they should not be very wet - this can destroy the tree. As a conclusion, watering should be moderate. Broom is found along roads, houses, in forest clearings, and clearings. Formed seedlings are used for planting. If you need to propagate, then cuttings, seeds or a grafting method are suitable for this.
The characteristic features of the plant are:
Beauty and form
Goat willow in (photo can be seen below) is very common. And all thanks to its beauty and shape. Moreover, the appearance of the plant greatly depends on the soil in which it grows and the light level.
Most often, broom is planted when landscaping private houses and estates. At first glance, the willow seems unprepossessing, but thanks to its weeping forms, grafted onto the trunk, it acquires a very attractive appearance.
Willow also looks great in rocky gardens, as well as on the edge of reservoirs. It is worth appreciating another advantage of the plant - the ability to bind the soil with its roots, so it is not surprising that it is often planted on slopes.
Varieties
Most often, gardeners pay attention to willow varieties such as “Silberglanz”, which has a height of up to 8 m and a spreading crown, “Pendula”, the main advantage of which is a weeping crown and standard form, and “Mas”, which has a wide-spreading crown and reaches a height of up to 10 m.
Goat willow Pendula
This is a deciduous tree, reaching a height and length of up to 2-3 m. As a rule, it lives no more than 30 years on soils of any moisture content. The variety is shade-tolerant and light-loving. For normal growth, abundant watering is required. But to avoid overflow, you should lay it quite high drainage layer. The plant is frost-resistant, but it is recommended to cover the trunk for the winter.
The advantage of the plant, we repeat, is the tent-shaped weeping crown. Goat willow looks great on a trunk. Of the many varieties, pendulu can be identified by its dark green oblong-elliptical foliage up to 8-10 cm long. autumn period the color turns yellow.
In April-May, flowering begins (lasting 15 days) with the release of flat golden-yellow catkins. Subsequently, the fruit is formed in the form of a box.
In landscape design, pendula is planted as a single tree or in decorative groups. Looks great in rock gardens and up close. Pairs well with dwarf trees coniferous varieties, young plants, moisture-loving plants and ground covers. As for reproduction, the procedure is performed by grafting onto a standard.
The most difficult to care for is pruning the goat willow variety Pendula. If the crown is not formed correctly during the first year, the branches will fall to the ground and the decorative value will be lost.
In young animals, all branches are pruned, leaving a length of only 15 cm. In this case, a bud should remain, looking to the side or upward. But not inside the crown. This haircut achieves a shape similar to an open umbrella.
If the plant is mature, then pruning is carried out after flowering, shortening the branches by 2/3 of the entire length. This achieves dense branching of the crown.
Goat willow Kilmarnock
This variety is distinguished by its miniature size (maximum 1.5 m in height). The tree is standard and resembles an open umbrella with branches reaching to the ground. The plant is frost- and wind-resistant, light-loving. It has no soil requirements and grows well on low-calcareous, loamy soils. The only drawback is sensitivity to moisture, so you need to be careful with watering.
The variety can be identified by its foliage. It is green, oblong-elliptical in shape, slightly wrinkled, turning yellow in autumn.
In April, flowering begins with the release of numerous catkins with silvery and fragrant flowers.
Goat willow: planting and care
Planting is carried out with the onset of spring. The cuttings are placed in water in advance and wait until the roots appear. They should then be transplanted into open ground, having previously dug a shallow hole. The extracted soil is mixed with compost, and after planting the cuttings are poured into the hole and the soil is pressed down a little. Afterwards, water the plant well. Subsequently, watering is performed 2-3 times/week. For adult specimens, regular watering is not necessary. If the weather is dry and hot in the summer, the seedlings should be watered more often.
As for feeding, it is carried out twice in the spring-autumn period. complex means. In autumn, give preference to potassium sulfur or superphosphate. If there are a lot of weeds around the tree, mulch sawdust, peat, expanded clay, paper, crushed pebbles.
If the soil near the goat willow dries out quickly, loosening should be carried out, and if cracks appear, the soil should first be watered and then loosened.
Don’t forget about timely and regular tree trimming.
Proper planting, watering control, and willow pruning will help you form beautiful plant, which will bring grace to the landscape design of your home.
Getting to know goat willow - video
- This is a tree or shrub that belongs to the Willow family. Another name for it is nonsense.
It grows throughout Europe, except for the tundra and alpine forests.
Prefers gravel pits, quarries, light forests, bushes, wastelands, forest edges, hillsides and places along water bodies and roads. Loves fertile, fresh and moist soils.
Goat willow: description and decorative properties
The plant is a small tree, 3 to 6 m tall, sometimes growing as a shrub. The root system of goat willow is very branched, so the plant feels good on rocky soils. It grows very quickly.
The advantage of the tree is that it looks beautiful at any time of the year. In spring, the shoots are covered with fluffy “seals”, from summer to autumn the crown is covered with dense foliage and beautiful flowers, and in winter, shoots of unusual color contrast beautifully against the background of snow.
The young tree has a greenish-gray bark color, which becomes red-olive or red-brown with age. Depending on the variety, the leaves may be lanceolate or ovoid. They reach 13 cm in length and 8 cm in width. The leaves are dark green in color.
Did you know? The name "goat" willow was popularly given to the people for the special love of goats and sheep for the foliage and young shoots of the willow. At the same time, in the Rostov region Russian Federation it is included in the local Red Book.
The shoots of the tree are flexible, twig-like, descending to the ground. If the tree is planted in an area with sufficient lighting, the plant forms a lush crown. It is this that represents the high decorative value of the plant.
In spring it is covered with fluffy “seals”. They represent a rod around which numerous flowers are arranged in a spiral. Due to the ripe anthers, male flowers have a golden halo. The pleasant aroma of flowers attracts many insects, so willow as a honey plant is a very valuable plant. As a rule, goat willow is frost-resistant, unpretentious to the soil, and light-loving. 
Choosing a landing site
When choosing a planting site, keep in mind that the plant is very light-loving. In addition, it reacts very sensitively to strong drafts. The superficial root system is sensitive to moisture, so during planting it is necessary to lay a good layer of drainage. In order for the roots to grow faster, a fertile mixture, humus, and compost should be added to the planting hole.
Important! Goat willow propagates either by grafting or by seeds. Cuttings do not bring the expected result. In addition, the seeds lose their viability 10 days after ripening, so it is better to sow them immediately after collection. But it’s easier to buy a ready-made plant seedling from a nursery.
Willow is not at all picky about soil, but it has been noticed that the most lush specimens grow on fresh and light loams. Loves moist soils, but does well in dry sandy soils. The main thing is that there is no lime in the soil.
Optimal time and planting of seedlings
It is better to plan willow planting in spring or autumn. Then the plant will have optimal conditions to take root and grow the root system.
The first time after planting, it must be constantly watered. During the week, you need to pour at least 25 liters of water under the tree. During dry periods, watering is carried out more and more often. From the second year of the plant’s life, you can water it once a week. 
Willow care and cultivation
Goat willow, in addition to special planting rules, requires special care. It is important to regularly remove the shoots that constantly appear under the grafting site. If this is not done, the vaccine will die.
Caring for a tree involves periodically feeding it; from the beginning of the growing season until the start of the dormant period, no more than 2-3 feedings can be carried out. For this purpose, complex fertilizers are used, and in the fall - potassium sulfur or superphosphate.
In order for the formation of willow to proceed smoothly, it is necessary to weed the soil around the plant in time and retard the growth of weeds as much as possible. To do this, the soil around needs to be mulched: expanded clay, paper, sawdust, peat, pebbles. In addition, this will help retain moisture in the soil. If the soil dries out too much or cracks, it must be loosened after watering.
The tree requires regular pruning. As a rule, pruning of goat willow is carried out at a height of 30-60 cm.
The plant is considered winter-hardy and does not require shelter during the cold period, but in severe frosts, young shoots may suffer, which it is advisable to wrap. It is imperative to cover the tree on the trunk. 
Goat willow on a trunk: height and pruning for shape
Not every variety of goat willow is suitable for growing on a trunk. The Pendula variety is considered ideal for this. The native tree trunk is used as a standard. With this type of cultivation, it is important to give it the desired shape in the first years of the tree’s life, otherwise the branches will quickly reach the ground and spread along it.
Important! Some gardeners try to propagate a tree by grafting onto a standard. But this procedure requires deep knowledge and rich experience. Even experienced gardeners Such a seedling does not always take root, so it is better to take it from a nursery.
Having planted a tree on their property, gardeners think about when to prune the goat willow. The first pruning is carried out already in the first year of the seedling’s life, cutting off young shoots from it. They should not exceed 15 cm in length. The remaining part must have at least one bud. Make sure that it is not turned inward of the crown, but to the side or up. This is the only way to achieve the desired shape of the plant crown.
Mature trees are also subject to pruning. It is carried out every year after flowering. Trimming goat willow on a trunk requires shortening such shoots by 2/3 of the length. Over the summer, the tree will send out new shoots, which will cause it to branch densely.
Goat willow in landscape design
The tree is characterized by the rapid formation of a dense root system and, in principle, rapid growth. Therefore, it is often planted in parks, squares, on the turns of paths, on the shore of a reservoir, alpine slide. It can be planted either alone or in proximity to other plants. It is often used to form a hedge.
Goat willow in landscape design goes well with evergreen trees, dwarf conifers, ground covers, and perennials.
Possible problems when growing goat willow
The plant is believed to be resistant to most diseases, but sometimes some diseases appear on it. For example, it appears on the leaves white coating, which indicates that the plant is infected with powdery mildew. Its causative agent is a specific fungus that attacks the leaves located at the bottom of the crown. Over time they turn yellow and fall off. The disease can only be combated with antifungal drugs.
Black spotting may also appear on the leaves, which is also caused by fungi. Fungicides will also help get rid of it. As a preventive measure, it is recommended to weed the ground under the tree more often and ensure that water does not get on the leaves when watering. 
Willow diseases are not the only problem that can arise when growing it. It is often attacked by pests, such as flower flies or willow leaf rollers. Flower flies can be controlled by watering the soil around the tree with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This will destroy the fly larvae that live there. If there are too many pests, insecticides must be used to control them.
If you properly care for the tree and protect it from diseases and pests, the willow will delight you for a long time with its beautiful appearance- Her life expectancy is on average 30 years.
