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Salix alaxensis Feltleaf wiillow Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Salix alaxensis plant species is found in Northwestern N. America - Alaska to British Columbia, east to Hudson Bay. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Feltleaf wiillow. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Salix alaxensis Common Name: Feltleaf wiillow Family: Salicaceae Author: (Anderss.)Cov. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 10 Mature Width: Habitat: Moist tundra and gravels[172, 204]. Prefers rocky soils along the sides of rivers and lakes[226]. Grows up to and beyond the tree-line, when it becomes a small recumbent low-spreading shrub[226].
Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. It is an aggregate species[172] and ranges in habit from a small tree right down to a dwarf shrub growing along the ground in exposed sites[229]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in most soils, including wet, ill-drained or intermittantly flooded soils[1, 11], but prefers a damp, heavy soil in a sunny position[200]. Rarely thrives on chalk[200].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Although the flowers are produced in catkins early in the year, they are pollinated by bees and other insects rather than by the wind[11].
Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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