Netleaf Willow

Scientific Name: Salix reticulata L.

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

Netleaf Willow
General Information
Usda SymbolSARE2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsSARE2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Netleaf Willow.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum47
Hedge ToleranceMedium
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum4.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum120
Precipitation, Minimum4
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.2
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee0
Growth RateModerate
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Seed Spread RateRapid
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

Netleaf Willow

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