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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - must be surface sown as soon as it is ripe in late spring. It has a very short viability, perhaps as little as a few days. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, November to February in a sheltered outdoor bed or planted straight into their permanent position and given a good weed-supressing mulch. Very easy. Plant into their permanent positions in the autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June to August in a frame. Very easy.

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