Salix scouleriana Scouler's willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix scouleriana
Scouler's willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix scouleriana plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California and New Mexico. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Scouler's willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix scouleriana
Common Name:  Scouler's willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Barratt. ex Hook.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found on both moist lowland and dry upland areas, growing in a range of habitats from upland bogs and riversides to meadows, roadsides and cleared areas in forests, from sea level to 3000 metres[229].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils, including wet, ill-drained or intermittantly flooded soils[1, 11, 198], but prefers a damp, heavy soil in a sunny position[200]. Rarely thrives on chalk[200]. A fast-growing tree in its early years, this species is one of the few willows to naturally develop a single trunk[229]. 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]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. 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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