Salix caprea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Salix caprea
Also known as:
Goat Willow, Kilmarnock Willow, Pink Pussy Willow, Pussy Willow
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
10.00 m
Width:
8.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet, Permeable
Moist, Wet, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Inner bark, Tea
Leaves, Inner bark, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Basket-making, Charcoal, Paper, Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood, Bee plant
Basket-making, Charcoal, Paper, Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood, Bee plant
Description
The inner bark of a tree can be eaten both raw and cooked. After the bark has been dried, it can be ground into a powder and added to grain flour. With this flour, it is possible to make various foodstuffs, such as bread. The inner bark has a very bitter taste, especially when fresh, and can serve as food in times of famine. The leaves and young shoots of the tree can also be eaten raw or cooked, but they are not very palatable. During periods of food scarcity or famine, these are used. The leaves can even serve as a substitute for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/03
End of Harvest:
30/04
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed treurend
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Rubus fruticosus provides ground cover, suppressing weeds while allowing the willow to thrive and offering berries for wildlife. |
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Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica enhances moisture retention in the soil, which benefits Salix caprea's growth and adds aromatic foliage. |
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Typha latifolia Reedmace, Broadleaf cattail, Bullrush, Nailrod |
Typha latifolia helps to filter excess nutrients and improve water quality near Salix caprea's roots. |
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Crataegus mollis Red Haw, Downy hawthorn |
Acer saccharum provides comparative shade which can help protect young Salix caprea plants from harsh sunlight during their establishment phase. |
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Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides a structural habitat for birds, enhancing biodiversity around Salix caprea. |
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Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Urtica dioica attracts beneficial insects, helping with pollination and pest control for the Salix caprea. |
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Vitis vinifera Grape |
Vitis vinifera can utilize vertical space above Salix caprea, allowing for diverse growth and maximizing the use of sunlight. |
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Dianthus barbatus Sweet William |
Dianthus barbatus provides a natural deterrent to some pests and adds color and beauty to the planting area. |