Salix pulchra Tealeaf willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix pulchra
Tealeaf willow
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix pulchra plant species is found in N. Europe. N. Asia. Northern N. America. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tealeaf willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. planifolia pulchra. (Cham.)Argus.

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Latin Name:  Salix pulchra
Common Name:  Tealeaf willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Cham.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Stream banks, lakesides, open woods etc in northwestern N. America[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]. Considered to be part of S. phylicifolia by some botanists[60]. 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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