Salix piperi Dune willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix piperi
Dune willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix piperi plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dune willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix piperi
Common Name:  Dune willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Bebb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Streambanks, swampy places and ditches[60].

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]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200], and especially with S. hookeriana, to which it is closely related[60]. 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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