Although some people are weary of growing Willow trees in the ground because the Root Systems of some species can be very aggressive. And sometimes, the roots can be seen at ground level or not much deeper. I believe the Weeping Willow definitely falls into this category. So this is something to be aware of, especially if you have a small garden, or are thinking of planting a Willow Tree very close to your home.
It's Green - Why is it called "White" Willow?
That's because the underside of the leaf is white / very light grey.
The bark has many medicinal properties, most of which are beneficial for providing pain relief for issues like menstrual cramps, headaches, osteoarthritis and gout. It's also known to be a skin exfoliant and is used in acne creams. Willow bark contains Salicin, which is anti-inflammatory and works much like an aspirin tablet. White Willow Tree extracts / tinctures and teas are widely available for sale online. And you can even make / harvest your own if you have the time and the patience to do so.
All in all, the White Willow Tree is a remarkable plant, and really demonstrates how natural herbs and remedies can be used to effectively treat certain ailments without the need to go rushing off to the pharmacy to buy treatments that are not made using natural processes.
4 comments:
Can be used for prevention of a heart attack as well because can thin the blood. Amazing!
Name reminds me of white widow!! hehe
How to grow willow trees from cuttings?
Willow Trees From Cuttings
Hey Azelle, most Willow Trees are easy to clone (grow from a cutting) In either spring or summer (Spring ideally) cut a branch with something sharp (knife or scissors) around 6 - 9 inches long at a downward angle, creating half pointed end. Make sure there are some bud locations above the cut. Place the end that you cut into some rooting hormone, give it a dip, and make sure the tip is completely covered, and upto 1 inch - 2 inches of the stem of the branch / cutting. One Inch should be fine.
Then, place the cutting(s) in a pot with some soil and make sure the to keep the soil moist. After a while you should see signs of growth. Depending on the weather, you may have to keep them in a warm place for a while.
You can also grow Willow Trees from cutting without a rooting hormone, but the success rate will be lower than it would be when using a rooting hormone gel or powder. And its very cheap to buy. You can buy rooting powder from the pound shop here in the UK (for £1) and its pretty good stuff. Thanks and good luck.
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