Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gilgiana
ID:
929097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seemen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Salic. Jap. : 59 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928434

Common Names

  • Salix gilgiana
  • Gilgian Salix
  • Gilgiana Salix

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Description

Salix gilgiana (also called Gilg's Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It grows in moist soils in open woodlands, along streams and rivers, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Salix gilgiana is used as an ornamental tree in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. It is also used for timber and pulpwood production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix gilgiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix gilgiana is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Salix gilgiana

Salix gilgiana can be found in North America.

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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