Salix flavescens Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb

Scientific Name: Salix flavescens Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix flavescens Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb

<i>Salix flavescens</i> Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb
General Information
Usda SymbolSAFLS4
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSAFLS4

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Salix flavescens Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim7000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3000
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum11
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Seed per Pound6500000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Salix flavescens</i> Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb

<i>Salix flavescens</i> Nutt. var. scouleriana (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb

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