Polar Willow

Scientific Name: Salix polaris Wahlenb.


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

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General Information
Usda SymbolSAPO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsSAPO

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Polar Willow is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum47
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum39
Precipitation, Minimum4
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone


Morphology/Physiology

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


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Bloom PeriodSpring
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
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