Salix petiolaris Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson

Scientific Name: Salix petiolaris Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix petiolaris Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson

<i>Salix petiolaris</i> Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson
General Information
Usda SymbolSAPES2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSAPES2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Salix petiolaris Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum165
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)18
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee12
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Salix petiolaris</i> Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson

<i>Salix petiolaris</i> Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson

<i>Salix petiolaris</i> Sm. var. sericea (Marshall) Andersson

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