Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arctica
ID:
929667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1(2): 86 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929004



Common Names

  • Arctic Willow
  • Arctic-leaved Willow
  • Arcticleaf Willow


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Description

Salix arctica (also called the Arctic willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to western North America. It typically grows to 6-12 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in wet areas, such as streambanks, wet meadows, and moist open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Salix arctica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of wood for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salix arctica sub. torulosa (Ledeb.) Hultén
Salix arctica sub. crassijulis (Trautv.) A.K.Skvortsov
Salix arctica sub. crassijulis (Trautv.) Hultén
Salix arctica var. graminifolia (E.H.Kelso) Kelso

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix arctica has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in early spring. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix arctica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Salix arctica

Salix arctica is native to the Arctic regions of North America and Europe.

Species in the Salix genus

Salix lochsiensis, Salix lyonensis, Salix meikleana, Salix tschujensis, Salix permixta, Salix anatolica, Salix hirtii, Salix geyeriana, Salix gilgiana, Salix glatfelterii, Salix glauca, Salix gillotii, Salix glabra, Salix hermaphroditica, Salix gaspensis, Salix fruticulosa, Salix fruticosa, Salix friesiana, Salix fragilis, Salix futura, Salix fuscescens, Salix grahamii, Salix hapala, Salix hartwegii, Salix hastata, Salix gooddingii, Salix helvetica, Salix hatusimae, Salix hayatana, Salix hebecarpa, Salix herbacea, Salix gracilistyla, Salix eleagnos, Salix dutillyi, Salix ehrhartiana, Salix eriocephala, Salix eriocataphylla, Salix digenea, Salix erdingeri, Salix discolor, Salix disperma, Salix doniana, Salix drummondiana, Salix finnmarchica, Salix foetida, Salix forbyana, Salix forbesiana, Salix flueggeana, Salix floridana, Salix euryadenia,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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