Salix lasiolepis Pacific willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix lasiolepis
Pacific willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix lasiolepis plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington to California and Mexico. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pacific willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix lasiolepis
Common Name:  Pacific willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Well-drained sandy loams to rich rocky or gravelly soils along streams at lower elevations, especially in California where it becomes more tree-like[60, 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]. A fast-growing but short-lived species[229], it is shrub-like and from 1 - 6 metres tall in the north of its range, becoming more tree-like in California[60]. This species is closely related to S. irrorata[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]. They form a valuable early food for bumble bees[200]. 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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