Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
929812

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1021 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929149



Common Names

  • Cinerea Willow
  • Cinerea Salix
  • Cinerea Sallow


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Description

Salix cinerea (also called Grey willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to Europe and western and central Asia. It is a large shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Salix cinerea is used for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salix cinerea sub. cinerea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix cinerea 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 cinerea is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Salix cinerea

Salix cinerea is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in mountain valleys.

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,