Salix (Willow, Sallows, Osiers.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Salix |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to the Northern Hemisphere. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Height | 10-12 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in full to partial shade and moist, well drained soils. |
| Habitat | Willow trees grow is a wide variety of locations; from tropic to arctic zones. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bark is soft with watery sap. Branches are thin and brittle. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are round or oval with serrated edges. |
Photographs
Salix petiolaris.
Salix candida.
Salix apoda.
Salix discolor.
Salix aurita.
Salix caprea.
Salix fargesii.
Salix exigua.
Salix fargasii.
Salix irrorata.
Salix myrtillifolia.
Salix lanata.