Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jejuna
ID:
929513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 28: 177 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928850



Common Names

  • Salix Jejuna
  • Jejune Willow
  • Jejune Salix


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Description

Salix jejuna (also called Jejune Willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to eastern North America. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 4–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist soils in open areas, such as riverbanks, wetlands, and damp woods.

Uses & Benefits

Salix jejuna is used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix jejuna are small, yellow-green catkins. The seeds are small, brown, and covered in hairs. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix jejuna can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Salix jejuna

Salix jejuna 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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