Salix hookeriana Dune willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix hookeriana
Dune willow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix hookeriana plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dune willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix hookeriana
Common Name:  Dune willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Barratt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Borders of salt marshes and ponds, also on sandy coastal dunes[82]. Streams, ponds and sloughs near the shore[229].

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]. Tolerates maritime exposure[11, 200]. A fast-growing but short-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]. 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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