Scouler's Willow
Scientific Name: Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook.
Synonyms: Salix brachystachys Benth., Salix brachystachys Benth. var. <i>scouleriana</i> (Barratt ex Hook.) Andersson, Salix capreoides Andersson, Salix flavescens Nutt., Salix flavescens Nutt. var. <i>capreoides</i> (Andersson) Bebb, Salix flavescens Nutt. var. <i>scouleriana</i> (Barratt ex Hook.) Bebb, Salix nuttallii Sarg., Salix nuttallii Sarg. var. <i>capreoides</i> (Andersson) Sarg., Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. var. <i>brachystachys</i> (Benth.) M.E. Jones, Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. var. <i>coetanea</i> C.R. Ball, Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. var. <i>crassijulis</i> (Andersson) C.K. Schneid., Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. var. <i>flavescens</i> (Nutt.) J.K. Henry, Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. var. <i>poikila</i> C.K. Schneid., Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook. var. <i>thompsonii</i> C.R. Ball, Salix stagnalis Nutt.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix scouleriana Barratt ex Hook.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SASC |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | SASC |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Scouler's Willow is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -13 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 180 |
| Hedge Tolerance | High |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 7000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 3000 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 40 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 11 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | Yes |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 50.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 30 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Spring |
| Seed per Pound | 6500000 |
| 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 Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | Yes |
| Protein Potential | Medium |
| Post Product | Yes |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | High |
| Palatable Browse Animal | High |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
