Salix lasiandra Yellow willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix lasiandra
Yellow willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix lasiandra 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 Yellow willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. lucida lasiandra. (Benth.)E.Murray.

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Latin Name:  Salix lasiandra
Common Name:  Yellow willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Streamsides from sea-level to moderate elevations[60].

General Uses: The stems are very flexible and can be used in basket making[257]. The twigs have beenused to make thewithes for the three-rod foundation coils of baskets. The branches have been used as the warp in twined baskets and foundation in coiled baskets[257]. 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 inner bark can be twisted and made into two-ply strings[118, 226, 257]. The bark has been used as a thread in basket making[257]. The wood was formely used to make charcoal, but is not utilised at the present time[229].

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