Salix bebbiana Bebb willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix bebbiana
Bebb willow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix bebbiana plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland to Alaska, south to California. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bebb willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. rostrata. non Thuill. S. livida rostrata. (Richards.)Dipp. S. depressa rostrata. (Richards.)Hiitonen.

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Latin Name:  Salix bebbiana
Common Name:  Bebb willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Sarg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist rich soils along streams, lakes and swamps, but also forming dense thickets in open meadows[229]. Found at elevations up to 3000 metres[229].

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]. Rarely thrives on chalk[200]. A fast-growing but short-lived species[229]. This species is closely related to S. starkeana, differing mainly in its more vigorous habit[11]. 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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