Salix appendiculata (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix appendiculata
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix appendiculata plant species is found in C. Europe - Balkans. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. grandifolia. Ser.

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Latin Name:  Salix appendiculata
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Vill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A pioneer of difficult sites, including landslides on calcareous formations[11].

Cultivation Notes: 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]. 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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