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Salix koriyanagi Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Salix koriyanagi plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. purpurea japonica. Nakai. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Salix koriyanagi Family: Salicaceae Author: Kimura. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
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].
Closely related to S. purpurea[11, 199]. Cultivated for basketry in Japan, only the male form is known in cultivation in Britain[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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