Salix lucida Shining willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix lucida
Shining willow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix lucida plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Newfoundland to the eastern base of the Rockies. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shining willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix lucida
Common Name:  Shining willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Muhlenb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet soils, especially in and along swamps[229], also in marshes, peat bogs and on sand banks along creeks[226].

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 plant[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]. They form a valuable early food for bumble bees[200]. Closely related to S. pentandra[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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