Dewystem Willow

Scientific Name: Salix irrorata Andersson

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

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General Information
Usda SymbolSAIR
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsSAIR

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-50
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone


Morphology/Physiology

C:N RatioLow
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormThicket Forming
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee12
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort


Reproduction

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


Suitability/Use

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