Description
Salix pedicellaris (also called Long-Stalked Willow, Long-Stalked Osier, and Long-Stalked Osier Willow, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in wet areas, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Salix pedicellaris is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, for making baskets and furniture, and for paper production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salix pedicellaris has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salix pedicellaris is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including acidic and alkaline soils. It is drought tolerant once established. Pruning is not necessary but can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant.