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Viburnum forked (lat. Viburnum furcatum) - a species of the genus Kalina of the Adoksovye family. Natural range - Korea, Japan, Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. In nature, it grows mainly on forest edges, on mountain slopes, in forests and undergrowth of mixed, birch and coniferous forests. Over time, the forked viburnum forms dense thickets. In culture, the species in question is very decorative; it is used for landscaping personal garden plots and city parks in the southern and eastern regions of Russia.
Characteristics of culture
Fork Viburnum is a deciduous shrub up to 4 m high, which differs from other species by forked branching. It has straight, upward-looking branches covered with smooth gray-brown or reddish bark. Young shoots are pubescent, with a yellowish tinge. Leaves are reddish-brown or yellowish-green, rounded-ovate or round, obtuse or short-pointed at the ends, with a cordate base, serrated along the edge, up to 25-30 cm long. On the outside, the leaves are bare, on the inside - tomentose-pubescent, closer to autumn - pubescent along the veins.
At the end of summer, the foliage changes its color to a raspberry or purple-purple hue. The flowers are small or medium, white, collected in umbellate inflorescences. Fruits are juicy, fleshy, slightly elongated, ovate-ellipsoidal, up to 1 cm in diameter, black when ripe, contain one ovoid seed. Flowering occurs in May-June. Viburnum forks is decorative throughout the gardening period up to leaf fall. Great for autogenies (autumn flower gardens). Very picky about soil conditions, needs regular moisture. Does not tolerate drought and summer heat.
The subtleties of growing
Viburnum forks is an adherent of fertile, well-moistened, neutral or slightly acidic soils. Light loamy soils are optimal. The culture needs intense lighting and protection from cold winds. The species does not differ in winter hardiness; in severe winters, plants freeze out to the root collar, therefore, they require shelter for the winter. Viburnum forked is propagated by seeds, semi-lignified and green cuttings.
It is advisable to plant seedlings in early spring; in the southern regions, autumn planting is possible. Care is standard, the same as for other members of the genus, the only difference is abundant moisture, especially during dry periods. Pruning is also necessary: in the spring they carry out sanitary pruning and thinning once every 5-7 years. Preventive treatments against pests and diseases are important.
Diseases and preventive treatments against pests
Viburnum forked is rarely affected by diseases. The most common diseases are powdery mildew and various types of spotting. Powdery mildew is a result of cool and humid summers, because such conditions create a favorable environment for the spread of fungal spores. To combat the disease, a copper-soap liquid is used (at the rate of 40 g of soap, 100 g of copper sulfate per 10 liters of water), vectra or wood ash.
The fight against spotting is carried out in a similar way. Lime slaked in water and Bordeaux liquid are also effective with spotting. For preventive treatments against diseases and pests, it is not prohibited to use natural decoctions and infusions, for example, infusions of pepper, garlic solution, infusions of orange peel or lemons, infusions of marigold flowers or calendula ordinary. For pest control, it is undesirable to use insecticides, only in cases of severe damage.
Application
Kalina has been famous for its healing properties for many years. The fruits are useful for high blood pressure, heart and nervous system diseases. They have diaphoretic, laxative and antibacterial effects. They contain many vitamins (C, K and P), tannins, resins, ascorbic acid, macronutrients and carotene. Use the fruits to make jelly, syrups, jelly and marmalade. Often, the berries are ground with sugar and frozen. Long-term heat treatment of viburnum berries cannot be subjected to, as they lose their benefits.
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