Salix eriocephala Missouri willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix eriocephala
Missouri willow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix eriocephala plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Newfoundland to Nebraska, south to Mississippi. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Missouri willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. cordata. Muhl. non Hook. S. rigida. Muhl.

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Latin Name:  Salix eriocephala
Common Name:  Missouri willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy to rocky soils, near rivers, creeks and swamps[229]. Sand bars along rivers[199].

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-gowing and relatively long lived species[229]. 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]. Closely related to S. mackenzieana and S. lutea[11]. There are some named varieties[199]. 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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