Salix gooddingii Goodding's willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix gooddingii
Goodding's willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix gooddingii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Texas, south to Mexico. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Goodding's willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix gooddingii
Common Name:  Goodding's willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Ball.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found in desert, desert grassland and oak woodland habitats, it is most abundant on nutrient-rich floodplains[229]. Found at elevations between 60 - 1200 metres[229].

General Uses: The stems are used in basket making. The N. American Indians used to debark the stems and then weave a basket so tight that it could be used to hold water[229]. The plant is usually coppiced annually when grown for basket making, though it is possible to coppice it every two years if thick poles are required as uprights. The small green branches can be split into two, peeled, twisted, dried and used for sewing coiled baskets[257]. The bark has been used as a padding in babies cradles[257].

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