Salix nipponica (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix nipponica
Deciduous tree
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The Salix nipponica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. subfragilis. Anderss.

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Latin Name:  Salix nipponica
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Franch.&Savat.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet lowlands all over Japan[58].

General Uses: The following uses are for the closely related S. triandra and probably also apply to this species[K]. The stems are very flexible and are used in basket making. They are highly valued[1, 11, 23, 131]. 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. A yellow dye is obtained from the bark and young leaves[74].

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