Willows - Salix (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Willows

Also known as: Sallows

The various types of willows are common deciduous trees in the northern hemisphere. Often used in religious ceremonies, they have a variety of uses. They are grown for energy production under programs in Sweden that seek to harness the willows' biomass and process them as energy crops.

Scientific classification

Genus

Willows (Salix)

Family

Willow

Order

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

10 m

Spread

Yellow, Green

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Rapid

Growth Rate

Images of Willows

Species

Goat willow White willow Grey willow Weeping willow Black willow Weeping willow Dappled willow Pussy willow Arroyo willow Narrowleaf willow Bebb's willow Purple willow Coastal plain willow Basket willow Crack willow Scouler Willow Sitka willow Sandbar willow Bay Willow Peach-Leaved Willow Goodding's willow Missouri river willow Almond willow Red Willow Apple-leaved willow Prairie willow Shining willow Eared willow Sharp-leaved willow Dune willow Sand dune willow Lemmon's willow Netleaf willow Dwarf willow Arctic willow Bog willow Salix fulvopubescens Willows 'Tortuosa'Willows 'Chrysocoma'Apple-leaved willow 'Wehrhahnii'Salix matsudana 'Tortusoa'Large gray willow Corkscrew willow Salix rorida White willow 'Britzensis'Giant pussy willow Rose-gold pussy willow 'Melanostachys'Weeping pussywillow Willow Dappled willow 'Hakuro'White willow 'Britzensis'White willow 'Yelverton'European violet-willow 'Aglaia'Goat willow 'Kilmarnock'Crispa Babylon weeping willow

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Lanceolate to linear leaves, 2 to 6 inches long (5-15 cm), with finely toothed margins and pinnate veins.

Leaves may clasp stem in young plants, loses clasping in maturity, gradually taper to a point.

Robust growth, extensive root system for soil retention, swift seedling growth overshadowing surrounding flora.

Produces seeds with cottony fibers for wind and water dispersal.

Upright growth habit, alternate leaf arrangement, glossy texture, and graceful curvature along leaf length.

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Care Guide for Willows

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Willows thrive in moist environments along waterways and tolerate wet soil. Water every three weeks, ensuring proper hydration without over-saturation. Preferring outdoor growth, willows should be planted in areas that mimic their natural riparian habitats.

Propagation: Propagating willows involves cuttings that root easily in water or well-draining soil. Success hinges on moisture, mild temperatures, and healthy parent plants. Steps include cutting a young branch, removing lower leaves, and waiting for roots before transplanting, keeping in well-lit areas away from direct sunlight.

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