How does the burning bush flower reproduce? The healing properties of the bush plant, its roots

The plant is known for the fact that the essential oil of its flowers, which have a characteristic heavy aroma, ignites when lit in dry, hot weather. This is where its popular name comes from.

Protect your skin from exposure to volatile ash oil. It increases sensitivity to ultraviolet rays and can cause serious burns!

The genus includes several closely related species. The plants belonging to it are long-lived perennial herbs that grow throughout the southwest. Europe, Crimea, the Caucasus, Turkestan and entering Siberia and Central Asia. They are completely winter hardy, grow well in alkaline soil and are very suitable for sunny borders.

D. albus (Y. white)

A bushy plant, in early summer it forms spectacular spike-shaped inflorescences consisting of white star-shaped flowers. The flowers are about 3 cm in diameter, with prominent stamens, sometimes with purple spots and stripes. After flowering, star-shaped fruits are formed, opening along the ventral seam, which are valued when creating flower arrangements and dry bouquets. The leaves are leathery, dark green, up to 7.5 cm long, consist of 9-11 leaflets, similar to the leaves of ash (where the second popular name of the plant comes from). The height and diameter of the plant is 60x25 cm.

Var. purpureus (syn. D. fraxineila)

The variety has the same appearance as the main species, but its flowers are pale mauve, with purple stripes.

In the mountains of Crimea, D. gyrtinostylis (Y. holocolumnar) is common, and in the Caucasus - D. caucasica (Y. Caucasian). D. altaica (Ya. Altai) grows in Siberia. All these species with bright pink flowers and high winter hardiness are practically unknown in European gardens.

This plant of the Rutaceae family has several names. Scientific - Dictamnus, folk - Burning Bush. It is due to the fact that at high temperatures the plant creates a cloud of essential oil vapor around itself. A lit match brought to a plant in hot weather causes an explosion-pop with the formation of smoke. In this case, the flower itself is not burned. It is unlikely that this experiment will be possible to carry out in mid-latitudes. After all, suitable weather conditions are extremely rare.

Yasenets (burning bush): description

Ash tree, or burning bush, is a tall, from 30 cm to 1 m, beautiful plant with erect, densely pubescent stems. The leaves are similar to ash leaves and are located at the bottom. This is where the name “ash tree” comes from. The leaves are odd-pinnate, dense, pointed-topped, covered with glands that look like small black dots. The same glands are located on the stem, in its upper part. The root is long and branched.

The inflorescence is a large, up to 20 cm, raceme of bright pink flowers with long stamens and five petals, the veins of which are most often colored red or purple. The color of the petals ranges from white and pink to lilac. The size of one flower is up to 2.5 cm. They have an aroma reminiscent of citrus peel.

To many, it resembles the smell of medicine, this is due to the release of essential oils by all parts of the plant.

The fruit is a capsule with five seeds. After ripening in August, they become black and shiny.

Benefits of the burning bush:

Yasenets is beautiful with its discreet beauty.
It grows without spreading, without covering nearby flowers and plants.
Frost-resistant. Overwinters without shelter even in the middle zone. But it is better to grow it in places protected from northern winds.
It blooms in June, blooms for a month, and remains decorative throughout the season.

Ash grows wild in the subtropics and southern regions of Europe and Siberia. Many species and cultivated varieties can be grown much further north.

Types of ash:

White ash (burning bush) grows in southern Europe and Siberia. Plant height is from 90 cm to 1.5 m. Varieties with pink and dark red flowers have been created. Has the smell of cinnamon.
Caucasian grows up to 80 cm. It grows in Iran, the lower reaches of the Volga. The leaves are ovate. The flowers are lilac or white. Contact with parts of the plant causes dermatitis, and in some cases allergic shock. That's why you can't smell it.
Fluffy-fruited grows in the Far East. Can be grown in the middle zone. The flowers are bright pink, with red veins.
Golostolbikovy grows in Crimea, Moldova, the Volzhko-Don region of Russia, and the Dnieper region of Ukraine. Touching this plant causes burns and blistering.

In nature, ash is undemanding to growing conditions. It can cling to a rock and send roots into a crevice between the stones. But at home, ash trees are planted in cultivated soil. The ash tree is propagated by seeds or.

Features of propagation by seeds:

The seeds are collected before they are fully ripe, otherwise they will shoot out of the box and scatter.
Sowed in autumn or spring. It is better to sow immediately after collection, because they lose their viability during storage.
Sometimes seeds sown in autumn germinate in spring. Therefore, it is better to mark or fence off the sowing area.
If the seeds sprouted very densely, thin out so that the distance between plants is about 20 cm.
The first year they grow very slowly. In the second or third year they are transplanted to a permanent place.
The burning bush ash tree will bloom in the 3rd or 4th year.

Some gardeners advise planting ash trees in a permanent place in the second year. This way it takes root better and blooms faster. Over time, the bush grows and the number of inflorescences increases. But it will not occupy a large area.

You can propagate ash trees by dividing the bush; this is also done in autumn or early spring.

Some gardeners claim that the plant reacts poorly to this method of propagation and gets sick for a long time. But in mid-latitudes the seeds do not always ripen. Therefore, the vegetative method of propagation is more often used there.

The area for growing ash must be sunny, the soil must be fertile and limestone. You can take 2 parts of humus and sand and part of turf soil. It is good to add lime before planting. Ash trees will not grow on damp soils. Tolerates slight shade. It will not grow in the shade. Ash trees are planted on southern or western slopes. In order for the soil to warm up as much as possible, large stones are placed at the base. They will give off the heat received from the sun.

Caring for the plant is easy, because the plant is very unpretentious. Ash tree tolerates drought well. But with moderate watering it grows faster. It is not necessary to feed the plant. On sandy soils it can bloom without fertilizer, but does not increase the number of flower stalks.

They feed with fertilizers for flowering plants and add humus.

The soil around the plant is constantly loosened. This is necessary so that the plant is not drowned out. You can cover the area near the ash tree with a thick layer of grass, straw, and peat. It needs to be added throughout the season.

Ash is grown in flowerbeds, placed in single plantings and groups: in mixborders, where it is adjacent to flowers and plants of different flowering periods. Looks good in rockeries, between stones, next to juniper and other evergreens. It is recommended to plant ash next to other slow-growing plants. Ash looks good together with flowers that do not require a lot of moisture: Kermek,. They grow in one place for up to 10 years. When cut, they last up to 4 days.

The burning bush ash tree is one of the plants that causes allergies in the form of a burn.

The toxic oils that the ash tree produces can cause a 2nd degree burn if it comes into contact with the skin. After half a day, a blister filled with liquid forms at the site of exposure. The wound that forms after the blister bursts does not heal for a long time. Then a dark spot appears in its place, which disappears only by next spring. But this mainly concerns wild plants. Cultivated plants almost completely lose their toxic properties. However, in hot weather it is better to work with ash while wearing gloves and long sleeves. They are not dangerous during cooler times of the day.

All parts of the plant contain a large amount of essential oils, alkaloids, flavone glycosides, anthocyanins, bergapten and other beneficial substances. The root contains fatty acids. Therefore, medicines with a wide spectrum of action are produced from ash. To do this, you need to properly prepare the raw materials.

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The roots are dug in spring or autumn and dried at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. The leaves and stems are collected in summer and also dried. For the preparation of some homeopathic medicines, only fresh leaves are used. All procedures for the procurement of raw materials are performed with gloves and closed clothing. They don't smell the plant. This will protect the skin and mucous membranes from burns.

The plant has diuretic properties. Therefore, preparations from ash are used in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system, cystitis and kidney stones. Helps get rid of sexually transmitted diseases, including Trichomonas vaginitis. An alcohol infusion of the root is used to treat mastopathy, fibroids and cervical erosion. Impotence is treated with infusion of seeds.

Infusions of leaves and stems help with bloating, flatulence, and gastritis.

They help get rid of worms. An infusion prepared in a different proportion treats epilepsy, asthenia, relieves fatigue and overwork. It is used as a sleeping pill for insomnia. They treat burning bush and radiculitis. Aqueous extracts are used for this. Jaundice is treated with a decoction of root bark and honeysuckle. Ash not only can cause burns. It is used to treat eczema and dermatitis. But all this is used only in folk medicine. The official plant is not used. Treatment with ash preparations must be carried out carefully so as not to take too large a dose.

Coriander is one of the most popular spices in the world, and its greens are called coriander or coriander. Interestingly, cilantro leaves no one indifferent. Some people adore it and happily use it in any salads and sandwiches, and they love Borodino bread for the special flavor of coriander seeds. Others, citing the smell that evokes associations with forest bugs, hate coriander and flatly refuse to approach bunches of cilantro even at the market, let alone plant it in their own garden.

Watermelon and summer are inseparable concepts. However, you won’t find melons in every area. And all because this African plant takes up a lot of space, is quite demanding of both heat and sun, and also of proper watering. But still, we love watermelon so much that today not only southerners, but much more northern summer residents have learned to grow it. It turns out that you can find an approach to such a capricious plant, and if you want, you can get a decent harvest.

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Donskoy salad for the winter is a savory appetizer of fresh vegetables in a sweet and sour marinade with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The original recipe calls for regular or apple cider vinegar, but with a combination of wine vinegar and light Balsamico it turns out much tastier. The salad can be prepared without sterilization - bring the vegetables to a boil, put them in sterile jars and wrap them warmly. You can also pasteurize the workpieces at a temperature of 85 degrees, then quickly cool.

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The perennial plant ash tree, popularly known under the poetic name “burning bush”, is a rather exotic crop that requires care and attention. Dictumnus bushes (this is the scientific name of this plant) can ignite from open fire and can also leave a burn on the skin. Many gardeners agree to put up with such a danger and do not deny themselves the pleasure of having at least one plant, taking the necessary precautions for this.

Spectacular and dangerous - description of the dictamnus ash tree

Ash tree grows everywhere in Europe and in temperate regions of Asia. has a straight but bushy trunk, capable of creating entire thickets. Dictamnus received its well-known popular name - the burning bush - for its ability to flare up from an open fire on hot days. This plant can leave quite noticeable chemical burns on human skin.

The ability to cause a burn and burn is inherent in ash not for reasons of a supernatural nature. Everything is explained quite simply - in the heat the plant releases a large amount of essential oils - flammable and irritating to skin receptors. It was the self-ignition of essential oil, quite possible in hot climates, that gave the basis to the biblical legend of the burning bush.

However, there is no need to fear that this feature will cause a fire. After all, the combustion temperature of essential oil is not sufficient to harm the plants in the neighborhood. However, certain safety rules should still be followed.

The genus of these plants is small; previously only six representatives were identified. They are all similar in structure and appearance, and differ in aesthetic appeal, especially during flowering. This is what attracts the attention of gardeners around the world to them.

Garden ash

Today, all forms of ash are united by botanists under one name - dictamnus alba.

It is a tall perennial plant growing up to one meter in height. The shoots are straight, covered with edges, the rhizome is developed and powerful. The shoots harmonize well with the leaves sitting on long stems. The basal leaves are entire, the stem leaves are odd-pinnate, resembling the shape of ash greens. The foliage is very fresh and has a distinct juicy green color. Even in very hot weather, the ash tree looks as if it has just been watered - fresh and juicy. The rather sharp shape of the leaf harmonizes perfectly with the delicate color of the plant.

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The color of dictamnus attracts attention with its original color and shape. The flowers reach 2.5 centimeters in diameter and are pale pink or white in color. The petals are pointed in shape, the stamens are graceful, light green, or, less commonly, yellowish in color. The inflorescences reach twenty centimeters in length. They are not particularly magnificent, but are usually large and graceful in shape. The veins on the petals are clearly visible, which adds elegance to the flower.

The plant has a strong odor that it emits during the flowering period. The aroma of ash, bitter-spicy and reminiscent of dried zest, is very recognizable, but some may find it too intrusive.

The main garden forms of the plant common in our country are pink or dark red. The flowers of the plant are either white or pink. Largely due to the presence of veins of a darker color, pink petals always have very interesting and varied shades. It is almost impossible to find two ash trees that have the same color, which only adds to the attractiveness of the garden ensemble of bushes of this plant

Flowering of ash begins in June and continues for one and a half months. There are also flowerless forms of the plant, which resemble the stem structure and color of magnolia. They are suitable for people who cannot stand the peculiar smell of blooming ash.

Precautionary measures

Dictamnus, being a toxic and poisonous plant, requires some caution. Common judgments about the mortal or even significant danger of this plant are highly exaggerated, but they have certain grounds. Some time after direct contact with the plant, chemical burns may form on the skin. It is dangerous to inhale too much ash aroma - essential oils can cause burns to the respiratory tract. Moreover, all the unpleasant consequences are not felt immediately.

It is necessary to replant, trim and fertilize the ash tree, covering the skin as much as possible with thick clothing. There is no need to bring your face too close to the plant, especially during the flowering period. It is better to protect your hands with gloves, and do not forget that after contact with the plant you should not touch your face and, especially, rub your eyes.

The need for any kind of care for dictamnus occurs very rarely. If you plant the plant correctly, giving it the space it needs to grow, you can limit yourself to infrequent watering - no other care actions will be required for a long time.

Conditions for growing dictamnus

Ash tree is relatively unpretentious, and you can find a place for it in almost any garden. Its main advantage is its complete undemandingness to soils. After all, initially dictamnus grew on clay and rocky soils, with insufficient moisture and nutrients. Therefore, light and loose soil with a high content of sandy rocks is perfect for the plant. The ash tree is not picky about the nutritional value of the soil. The plant does not like dampness, marshy soils and excessive watering. Bright and strong flowering is observed on calcareous soil, or on soil with a high alkali content.

The ash tree loves light, but light shading will not harm it. You should not plant it under large trees, as this may have a bad effect on the color of the stems and the general condition of the plant.

Planting ash

The best period for this is early spring or early autumn. It is better to choose a cloudy, cool day for the procedure. You cannot plant the plant in hot weather - it will not take root and will die.

Dictamnus is planted in regular planting holes, and after planting it is watered abundantly. Abundant watering should be carried out constantly until signs of plant growth appear. After this, excessive moisture can be harmful.

After the ash tree has taken root, it almost always survives in a new place. If signs of root rot appear, this means that the intensive watering was stopped too late, or the soil at the planting site is not suitable for the plant.

It is necessary to ensure that a distance of at least half a meter is maintained from the place where the bush is planted to the nearest plants. It is better if the distance is greater - this will save the gardener from the need to regularly trim the bush and allow the plant to form independently without interfering with other bushes.

Caring for dictamnus

The plant is easy to care for. It is hardy and very resistant to drought, because it requires a minimum amount of water even in very hot periods. The exception is the flowering period if it occurs in dry weather. In other periods, the ash tree does not require watering. Even if you do not water at this time, the plant will not die, but flowering may stop.

Fertilizing the soil for ash is absolutely not necessary, although it grows better in rich soil. It is much more important to maintain a sufficiently high alkali content - ash does not like neutral soil. It is best to apply alkalizing fertilizers once a year, in the spring - this will be enough. It is worth starting from the third year of growth of the bush. If the soil is very poor, you can apply fertilizer in the second year after planting.

If dictamnus grows in a group with other plants, it does not even need periodic loosening of the soil. After completing the soil mulching procedure, you won’t even need to loosen the soil near separately growing bushes. All that is necessary is periodic pruning of the plant.

Can be carried out at almost any time, at the choice of the gardener. The best period for its implementation is early spring, until mid-April, or late autumn, before significant frosts begin. A plant planted in a fairly limited space is more demanding in terms of pruning.

How does dictamnus overwinter?

There is no need to take any measures to protect the plant in winter. The ash tree tolerates very harsh winters in the middle zone without additional shelter or other measures.

Ash pests

Diseases and pests usually do not threaten the plant. The main reason for poor growth or death of plants is errors during planting. If the procedure is performed correctly, the plant is not subject to any diseases or pest attacks. Spraying and other methods of preventive treatment of plants are not practiced. Weeding from weeds is also more of an aesthetic nature - most pest plants cannot “kill” an ash tree.

How to propagate ash tree

There are three types of propagation of this crop - by seeds, by dividing the bush and propagation by cuttings. In practice, all three methods are used, and the gardener himself chooses which one to give preference.

Growing ash from seeds

Propagation is carried out with freshly collected seed material, immediately after collection, in open soil. Sowing is not done immediately in the place chosen for the plant, but in a seedling row. The plants that appear in the next spring season are thinned out and planted, and then grown for two to three years.

After growing, they can be transferred to the place of permanent growth. In the third year, the ash tree will bloom, so the plant does not perform a decorative function in the first two years. If you sow the seeds not immediately after collection, but in late autumn or spring, they will still sprout, but some of them will germinate for a whole year.

Dividing the bush

The bush can be divided either in early spring, before the twentieth of May, or in September. To divide, you need to wait for cloudy weather and choose fairly large divisions. Divided plants require abundant watering, otherwise they may not take root. When the bush has taken root, the intensity of watering decreases - otherwise it is possible to provoke rotting.

Cuttings of dictamnus

Young ones, correctly cut from the plant, also take root in the soil quite successfully. In order for cuttings to be successful, it is necessary not only to sufficiently water the young plant, but also to add growth accelerators. After such an operation, the success of planting is practically guaranteed; the ash tree will definitely take root.

Remember to protect the skin during all operations with the plant. When carrying out cuttings, it would be useful to protect your eyes from getting juice by wearing glasses. After completing the work, you should wash your hands and face well and change your outer clothing. If juice gets into your eyes, rinse them with plenty of water. The areas of skin on which the juice has come into contact are thoroughly washed with soapy water.

A correctly and timely operation of dividing, cutting or planting seeds guarantees success - the plant grows without requiring special care or frequent fertilization, and already in the second year it begins to perform a decorative function, and in the third year it delights the eye with beautiful and long-lasting flowering. The burning bush is a beautiful, bright plant that stands out in any flower garden - a gardener and his household will love it.

Dictamnus in landscape design

The use of this plant for decorative purposes varies. The ash tree will complement and decorate the landscape when used:

Like a landscape peak on the highest part of a flower garden
As a decoration in flat flower beds.
To create the effect of a flowering relay race.
In any ensemble with a predominance of pink tones.
To complement landscape groups.
As a background for other flowering plants.

When planning a planting site for dictamnus, you need to remember its toxic properties and strong aroma. You should not plant the plant near walking paths or near recreation areas. It is better to place the ash tree in the depths of the flower ensemble, so that it pleases the eye with color, and its aroma can be heard only slightly, but so that accidental contacts with it are completely excluded. Daylilies, Kermek, and Heuchera are well tolerated in proximity to ash trees.

Types of ash with descriptions and photos

Caucasian ash tree Dictamnus caucasicus

Large odd-pinnate leaves are located on a high trunk up to 80 cm. The oblong-lanceolate leaves are slightly pubescent. The stem is crowned with a paniculate or racemose inflorescence up to 15 cm in diameter. Flowers up to 2.5 cm in diameter are white with dirty purple veins or pinkish-lilac with dark purple veins. Flowering begins in June and lasts up to 45 days. Without replanting and dividing, the bushes do not degenerate until 15 years, but in the conditions of the Moscow region they practically do not set seeds.

Holostolumbar ash tree or burning bush Dictamnus gymnostylis

It grows on the banks of rivers in Ukraine and Russia, on the edges of forests and among bushes. The perennial grows up to 40-80 cm in height, slightly pubescent. The elliptical leaves are elongated and pointed at the tips. The inflorescence is racemose, sometimes paniculate. Lanceolate bracts and flowers are located on a bare stem. Blooms in May-June.

Hairy ash tree Dictamnus dasycarpus

Found in East Asia, Siberia, and the Far East. Stems are erect, 80 cm or more in height. The lower part of the stems is bare, there is slight pubescence. The leaves have a pronounced axis and venation, and an elongated, pointed shape. Inflorescences are paniculate-racemose or racemose. The flowers are irregular, large, 2.5-4 cm in diameter.

White ash tree Dictamnus albus

Distributed in Central and Western Europe. Perennial with a well-developed root system. Erect stems up to 90 cm high are densely covered with short, pubescent leaves of dark green color. The paniculate or racemose inflorescences are large, up to 20 cm long. Flowering occurs in June-July, and the seeds ripen in August-September.