Irga: species and varieties with a description

Varieties of varieties

Irga takes root in various climatic conditions. It can be the northern region or the Urals. This is a very "tenacious" plant. Under natural conditions, it can live for about 50 years. Each year 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.

Spicate

One of the species is spike irga. She has rather small fruits in comparison with her "relatives". The berry weight of 0.5 g is a very good result for this variety.

This shrub does not stand out for its bright taste. It seems that the sugar content is also quite large, but it is rather difficult to call a juicy, tasty berry spiky berry.

It grows preferably on rocky coastal areas, can be found in rocks, on ledges, in mixed forests. In height, as a rule, it does not grow very much, on average it is 50-70 cm.

Irga spikelet can reproduce 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 propagation by cuttings, most of them take root and take root. This variety perfectly tolerates drought and frost. No need 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 cannon 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 covered with berries that have a dark and rich color.

Blood red

Another varietal variety is the blood-red irga. Compared to other species, it begins to bloom late, and the fruits ripen later than everyone else. 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 seeds, which, to put it mildly, are not very tasty.

The berry itself is dense and rubbery. A lot of juice is obtained from it, since the pectin content is small and the liquid almost does not coagulate. Juice can be mixed, for example, with apple juice. It turns out a very interesting taste.

Round-leaved

Irga round-leaved has an olive bark and is small in size. It 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 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, eventually turns blue and eventually turns into a black, deep saturated tone, a berry. Ripen, as a rule, from the end of July.

The taste of the irga is round-leaved, fresh-sweet.Delicious jam or jam is made from it. Can be processed into juices or used for jelly, jelly, compote. Dried berries are used to make additions to wine or liqueurs. And can be used as food coloring.

Canadian

The Canadian Irga is a large tree. Its height can be 12 meters and is distinguished by a red tint of the shoots. It has beautiful white tassel inflorescences, 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 filled with a crimson color.

This variety is planted in the spring or before the onset of winter. The most effective way of propagation is considered to be cuttings or with the help of rhizome shoots. Very easy to care for, requires almost no watering, shelter in winter and tolerates frost well. Easily lends itself to decorative haircuts.

It is considered an excellent honey plant and easily takes root in gas-polluted areas 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 sink to the ground. The berries are large, 10 to 15 mm in diameter. From a fruit growing point of view, it is a valuable shrub.

In nature, it occurs on the banks of rivers, streams, on wet slopes. But it does not take root in swampy areas. It can reach a height of about 9 meters.

Planting the plant is best in autumn or spring. Propagated by seeds and cuttings. Although the cuttings take root with difficulty and require a lot of effort and their own characteristics. Regular watering is required, tolerates winter well. It can take root in urban conditions, and demonstrates maximum fruiting after 5 years from planting.

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Beneficial features

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 a long time.

If you have problems with cardiovascular processes, this berry is recommended for use. It contains beta-sitosterone, which helps to 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 to the body, there are a number of indicators at 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 before bedtime.

Hypotensive 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 arboreal irga. It is also called “Robin Hill”. This variety has beautiful pinkish buds. Like other varieties of plants and firmly, Irga "adequately" endures the winter. Another beautiful and decorative type is the abundantly flowering irga, it resembles a round-leaved one, but its flowers are larger.

Irga Pembina is also a very beautiful variety, like Irga Krasnoyarskaya. 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.

The types and varieties of irgi are quite diverse and each of them is somewhat special.Someone has excellent taste, and someone looks gorgeous in the garden, and some have got both those and other qualities.

Video "Useful properties"

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