Salix alba

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Salix alba

Also known as: Willow

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Plant Properties

Layer: Tree

Format: Medium

Height: 25.00 m

Width: 10.00 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Inner bark, Tea

Edibility:
(1)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Basket-making, Charcoal, Paper, Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood, Bee plant

Description

Inner bark can be eaten both raw and cooked. The bark can be dried, ground into powder, and added to grain flour to make bread. It has a bitter taste, especially when fresh, and is sometimes consumed during food shortages. Leaves and young shoots can also be eaten raw or cooked. Although they are not very tasty, they are used in times of scarcity or famine. The leaves can even serve as a tea substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/11

End of Harvest: 28/02

Crown Data

Crown Type: Smal Piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Juglans regia English Walnut	Juglans regia competes for root space but provides excellent shade which helps reduce water evaporation around Salix alba.
Populus alba White Poplar	Populus alba shares similar habitat preferences and can enhance soil moisture retention, benefiting Salix alba's growth.
Salix babylonica Weeping Willow	Salix babylonica, like Salix alba, thrives in wet conditions and can improve soil aeration, enhancing the root development of both plants.
Rhus typhina Sumach	Rhus typhina, with its robust root system, can help stabilize soil and provide habitat for beneficial insects that help Salix alba.
Alnus glutinosa European Alder	Alnus glutinosa provides nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil for Salix alba, enhancing its growth and vitality.