Salix fluviatilis River willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix fluviatilis
River willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix fluviatilis plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington and Oregon. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as River willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. melanopsis. Nutt.

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Latin Name:  Salix fluviatilis
Common Name:  River willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forms extensive thickets and rapidly colonizes sandbars along lowland ponds, lakes and streams in moist sand or gravel overladen with silt[229].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. It is a fast-growing but short-lived species in the wild[229]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. 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]. 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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