Salix occidentalis Bosc ex K. Koch var. longipes (Shuttlw. ex Andersson) Bebb
Scientific Name: Salix occidentalis Bosc ex K. Koch var. longipes (Shuttlw. ex Andersson) Bebb
Synonyms: Salix amphibia Small, Salix harbisonii C.K. Schneid., Salix longipes Shuttlw. ex Andersson, Salix longipes Shuttlw. ex Andersson var. <i>pubescens</i> Andersson, Salix longipes Shuttlw. ex Andersson var. <i>venulosa</i> (Andersson) C.K. Schneid., Salix longipes Shuttlw. ex Andersson var. <i>wardii</i> (Bebb) C.K. Schneid., Salix nigra Marshall var. <i>longipes</i> (Shuttlw. ex Andersson) Bebb, Salix nigra Marshall var. <i>wardii</i> Bebb, Salix occidentalis Bosc ex K. Koch, non Walter, Salix occidentalis Bosc ex K. Koch var. <i>longipes</i> (Shuttlw. ex Andersson) Bebb, Salix pitcheriana Barratt, Salix wardii (Bebb) Bebb
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix occidentalis Bosc ex K. Koch var. longipes (Shuttlw. ex Andersson) Bebb
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SAOCL2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Tree |
| Native Locations | SAOCL2 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Salix occidentalis Bosc ex K. Koch var. longipes (Shuttlw. ex Andersson) Bebb.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 130 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 8.8 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 300 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 20 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 33.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 25 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | White |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Seed per Pound | 8300000 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Low |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
