Salix petiolaris Slender willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix petiolaris
Slender willow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix petiolaris plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Alberta, south to New York, Wisconsin and Minnesota. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Slender willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. gracilis. Anderss.

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Latin Name:  Salix petiolaris
Common Name:  Slender willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  River banks and the shallow margins of streams, also in water meadows[199].

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 cultivated for basketry in Europe[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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