Salix cinerea Common sallow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix cinerea
Common sallow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix cinerea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common sallow.

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Latin Name:  Salix cinerea
Common Name:  Common sallow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Fens etc in E. England, it is often dominant in carr. Occasionally found in damp woods in other areas of England[17].

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 relatively slow-growing but extremely durable plant when growing in very exposed positions[199]. Closely related to S. caprea[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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