Willow is a deciduous tree, mainly distributed in the Yangtze River basin and its southern provinces and plains, and also cultivated in Shandong and Hebei. It has strong adaptability, grows fastest in rivers, lakes and dams, and grows in high and dry places with strong germination.

Functions of willow leaves:

1, willow leaves can be used as flower fertilizer after sealed fermentation.

2. Fresh willow leaves can also be used as feed. After the willow leaves picked at home are mixed with feed, they can be fed to animals at home.

3. The willow buds of willow leaves are rich in protein, which can be used for cooking or making tea. Drinking them often is very healthy.

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Matters needing attention in willow planting:

1. The propagation of willow is mainly through cutting, sowing and grafting.

2. The growth adaptability of willow is extremely strong, but it can't grow without water, and it can survive as long as it doesn't lack water. Weeping willows age quickly, so pay attention to cutting off pests and rotten branches when pruning.

3. Willow branches are slender, soft and drooping, dancing with the wind and graceful. They are very suitable for planting on river banks and lakes, and can also be used as street trees, courtyard trees and plain afforestation trees.

4. Willow has strong resistance to harmful gases, can absorb sulfur dioxide, and can be used for plant greening.

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