Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
930877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huds.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. : 364 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930214



Common Names

  • Salix Rubra
  • Red Willow
  • Red Salix


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Description

Salix rubra (also called Red Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft) and is found in moist habitats, such as streambanks, wet meadows, and along lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Salix rubra is used for erosion control, windbreaks, and wildlife habitat. It is also used for basketry, firewood, and other craft projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix rubra flowers are small, yellow-green catkins, about 1 cm long, that appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. Seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix rubra is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Salix rubra

Salix rubra can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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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