Salix humillima Andersson

Scientific Name: Salix humillima Andersson


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix humillima Andersson

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General Information
Usda SymbolSAHU3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSAHU3

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone


Morphology/Physiology

C:N RatioLow
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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