Tealeaf Willow
Scientific Name: Salix pulchra Cham.
Synonyms: Salix arbusculoides Andersson var. <i>glabra</i> (Andersson) Andersson ex C.K. Schneid.,
Salix barclayi Andersson var. <i>hebecarpa </i>,
Salix fulcrata Andersson var. <i>subglauca </i>,
Salix phylicoides Andersson,
Salix phylicifolia L. ssp. <i>pulchra</i> (Cham.) Hultén,
Salix phylicifolia L. var. <i>subglauca</i> (Andersson) B. Boivin,
Salix planifolia Pursh ssp. <i>pulchra</i> (Cham.) Argus,
Salix planifolia Pursh var. <i>yukonensis</i> (C.K. Schneid.) Argus,
Salix pulchra Cham. var. <i>looffiae</i> C.R. Ball,
Salix pulchra Cham. var. <i>palmeri</i> C.R. Ball,
Salix pulchra Cham. var. <i>yukonensis</i> C.K. Schneid. Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Salicales / Salicaceae / Salix L./ Salix pulchra Cham.
| General Information |
| Usda Symbol | SAPU15 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubSubshrub, Tree, |
| Native Locations | SAPU15 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Tealeaf Willow.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -62 |
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| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
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| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
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| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
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| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
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| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
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| Drought Tolerance | None |
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| Fertility Requirement | Low |
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| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
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| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 47 |
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| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
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| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
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| pH, Minimum | 4.4 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
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| Precipitation, Maximum | 120 |
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| Precipitation, Minimum | 4 |
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| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
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| Salinity Tolerance | None |
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| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
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Morphology/Physiology
| C:N Ratio | Low |
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| Toxicity | Slight |
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| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
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| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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| Resprout Ability | No |
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| Bloat | None |
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| Coppice Potential | No |
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| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
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| Fire Resistant | No |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
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| Flower Conspicuous | No |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
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| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
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| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
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| Foliage Texture | Medium |
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| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
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| Low Growing Grass | No |
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| Lifespan | Short |
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| Leaf Retention | No |
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| Known Allelopath | No |
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| Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
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| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 6 |
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| Growth Rate | Rapid |
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| Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
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| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
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Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
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| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
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| Propagated by Tubers | No |
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| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
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| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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| Propagated by Sod | No |
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| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
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| Propagated by Container | No |
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| Propagated by Bulb | No |
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| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Period End | Spring |
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| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
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| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
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| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
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| Propagated by Corm | No |
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Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
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| Pulpwood Product | No |
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| Protein Potential | High |
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| Post Product | No |
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| Palatable Human | Yes |
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| Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
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| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
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| Nursery Stock Product | No |
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| Naval Store Product | No |
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| Lumber Product | No |
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| Fuelwood Product | Low |
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| Fodder Product | No |
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| Christmas Tree Product | No |
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| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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