Tealeaf Willow

Scientific Name: Salix pulchra Cham.


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

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General Information
Usda SymbolSAPU15
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub, Tree,
Native LocationsSAPU15

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum47
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum4.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum120
Precipitation, Minimum4
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

C:N RatioLow
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee6
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateRapid
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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