Salix myrtillifolia Andersson var. curtiflora auct. non (Andersson) Bebb ex Rose

Scientific Name: Salix myrtillifolia Andersson var. curtiflora auct. non (Andersson) Bebb ex Rose


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix myrtillifolia Andersson var. curtiflora auct. non (Andersson) Bebb ex Rose

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General Information
Usda SymbolSAMYC2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsSAMYC2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Salix myrtillifolia Andersson var. curtiflora auct. non (Andersson) Bebb ex Rose.

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 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum270
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum125
Precipitation, Minimum55
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
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)24.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee24
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateRapid
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound6480000
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 BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
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
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