Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koiei
ID:
929384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kimura

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sci. Rep. Tohoku Imp. Univ., Ser. 4, Biol. 15: 407 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928721



Common Names

  • Koiei Willow
  • Willow Koiei
  • Willow Koieii


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Description

Salix koiei (also called Japanese Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Japan, Korea and China. It typically grows to a height of 6-15 feet and has a rounded crown with pendulous branches. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salix koiei 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salix koiei is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round nut. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix koiei 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 koiei

Salix koiei can be found in Japan.

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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