Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silesiaca
ID:
930901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 660 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930238



Common Names

  • Salix silesiaca
  • Silesiaca Willow
  • Silesian Willow


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Description

Salix silesiaca (also called Silesian Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and western Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate. It grows in moist soils in open woods, along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Salix silesiaca 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 silesiaca 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 silesiaca is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 10 feet (3 meters). Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Salix silesiaca

Salix silesiaca can be found in Europe and North Africa.

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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