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Irga is a shrub that is known to every gardener. It looks beautiful in any garden and is completely unpretentious in care and planting. It perfectly withstands frosts, it could withstand the North Pole, and besides this, it has a number of useful properties. The varieties of shadberry are very diverse, so the spiky shadberry is an excellent ornamental tree and can decorate any garden. There are several dozen of them.
Varieties of varieties
Irga takes root in various climatic conditions. This may be the northern region or the Urals. This is a very hardy plant. Under natural conditions, it can live for about 50 years. Each year it produces fruits, the total weight of which is from 5 to 10 kg, depending on the variety. When the trunk dies, a new one comes to replace it.
The berries themselves are of different sizes, one variety is large-fruited, the other may differ in the purple color of the berries.
Columnar
One of the species is irga spiky. She has rather small fruits, compared with her “relatives”. Berry weight of 0,5 g is a very good result for this variety.
This shrub does not stand out with bright taste qualities. It seems that the sugar content is quite large, but it is rather difficult to call the spicy irgu a juicy, tasty berry.
It grows preferably on rocky coastal areas; it can be found in rocks, on ledges, in mixed forests. In height, as a rule, it does not grow much, on average it is 50-70 cm.
Irga spiky can be propagated by shoots, cuttings, seeds or by dividing bushes. If you use seed breeding, then before the process itself, they are stratified for three months at a temperature of + 1 + 5C.
In the case of reproduction by cuttings, most of them take root and take root. This variety tolerates drought and frost very well. It is not necessary to cover for the winter.
Due to its small size, the shrub often acts as an ornamental tree. A distinctive feature is the presence of a fluff on young leaves, the back side. The same felt is observed on the tops of the ovaries and pedicels. In autumn, it does not change the color of the leaves, like most varieties. As a rule, the bush is densely strewn with berries that have a dark and rich color.
blood red
Another varietal variety is the blood-red shadberry. Compared to other species, it begins to bloom late, and the fruits ripen later than all. The berries are shaped like blueberries, they are slightly flattened. An interesting fact is that birds do not eat them due to the content of a large number of bones, which, to put it mildly, are not very tasty.
The berry itself is dense and like rubber. A lot of juice is obtained from it, since the pectin content is small and almost no coagulation of the liquid occurs. Juice can be mixed, for example, with apple juice. It turns out a very interesting taste.
round-leaved
Irga round-leaved has olive bark and small size. This is a deciduous shrub. It has an ovoid leaf in its shape. The flowers are dazzling white, which bloom in May, when the branches are still quite bare.
This plant loves a lot of light and if it grows in forests, then in thinned ones. It can be found on the edges, on the southern rocky slopes.
Irga oval perfectly survives severe frost. When it begins to ripen it becomes red, turns blue over time and eventually turns into a black, deep saturated tone, berry. They usually ripen from the end of July.
The taste of irga is round-leaved fresh-sweet. It makes a delicious jam or jam. Can be processed into juices or used for jelly, jelly, compote. Dried berries are used to make additives to wine or liqueurs. It can also be used as food coloring.
Canadian
Canadian irga is a large tree. Its height can be 12 meters and is distinguished by a red tint of shoots. It has beautiful white inflorescences-brushes, and the berries are purple, dark with a rich color.
Very often it serves as a decoration of the landscape, since by autumn the leaves are poured with a crimson color.
This variety is planted in the spring or before the onset of winter. The most effective method of propagation is cuttings or using rhizome shoots. It is very easy to care for, requires almost no watering, shelter in the winter and tolerates frost well. Easy to trim.
It is considered an excellent honey plant and calmly takes root in a gassed area and in an urban environment.
This variety is distinguished by a rather dense and strong wood, which makes it possible to make interior items from its raw materials.
Alder-leaved
This shrub is very fond of moisture and, unlike its “brothers”, which tolerate drought and are indifferent to watering. Young shoots are round and descend to the ground. The berries are large, 10 to 15 mm in diameter. From the point of view of fruit growing, it is a valuable shrub.
In nature, it is found on the banks of rivers, streams, on wet slopes. But it does not take root in swampy areas. In height it can reach about 9 meters.
It is best to plant the plant in autumn or spring. Propagated by both seeds and cuttings. Although the cuttings take root with difficulty and require a lot of effort and their own characteristics. Needs regular watering, tolerates winter well. It can take root in urban conditions, and shows maximum fruiting after 5 years from planting.
Video “Description”
From the video you will learn a lot of interesting things about irgu.
Useful Properties
Irga is characterized by a number of useful qualities. It is an excellent preventive berry for viral diseases. Perfectly replenishes the reserves of vitamins and minerals in the body. Even with heat treatment, the berries retain their benefits, the fruits are stored for quite a long time.
In the presence of problems with cardiovascular processes, this berry is recommended for use. It contains beta-sitosterone, which helps lower blood cholesterol. But also its benefit lies in the fact that it helps to prevent varicose veins, heart attacks, and reduces the negative effects of electromagnetic radiation. The latter is especially true for all residents of megacities.
Despite the significant benefits that bring the body, there are a number of indicators in which this berry should not be consumed.
Abundant intake of fruits increases drowsiness, when combining its use with drugs, you should be careful, it is best to take it at bedtime.
Hypotension patients should stop using it, it significantly reduces blood pressure. In addition, it helps to increase blood clotting. If there is a predisposition to thrombophlebitis, then the use of irgi berries should be canceled.
An interesting species is the tree-like irga. Also known as Robin Hill. This variety has beautiful pinkish buds. Like other plant varieties, the irga “worthily” endures the winter. Another beautiful and decorative species is the profusely flowering irga, it resembles a round-leaved one, but its flowers are larger.
Irga Pembina is also a very beautiful variety, like Krasnoyarsk Irga. Irga garden is very popular. It is unpretentious and does not require much attention and time.
Irgi varieties differ from each other and the difference is visible if you understand them well. The main thing, when picking berries in the forest, is not to stumble upon a buckthorn. It can poison the body if consumed immediately.
Types and varieties of irgi are quite diverse and each of them is something special. Someone has excellent taste qualities, and someone looks gorgeous in the garden, and some got both qualities.
Video “Useful properties”
From the video you will learn about the beneficial properties of irgi.
