Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
930629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 2: 306 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929966



Common Names

  • Oval Willow
  • Oval-Leaved Willow
  • Oval-Leaved Crack Willow


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Description

Salix ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and pendulous branches. It is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern Russia, and is typically found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salix ovalifolia var. glacialis (Andersson) Argus
Salix ovalifolia var. arctolitoralis (Hultén) Argus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix ovalifolia are small, yellow-green catkins, which appear in early spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix ovalifolia is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist soils, full sun to partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Salix ovalifolia

Salix ovalifolia is native to North America and can be found in moist, acidic soils in forests, bogs, and along streams and lakes.

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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