Richardson's Willow

Scientific Name: Salix richardsonii Hook.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix richardsonii Hook.

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General Information
Usda SymbolSARI4
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSARI4

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Richardson's Willow is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum88
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.3
pH, Minimum2.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1600
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum63
Precipitation, Minimum31
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)17
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)15.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee22
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound2500000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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