Salix viminalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Salix viminalis
Also known as:
Osier, Basket Willow
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Inner bark, Tea
Leaves, Inner bark, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Basket-making, Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood
Basket-making, Pioneer, Wind trap, Wood
Description
The inner bark of the tree can be eaten both raw and cooked. The bark can be dried, ground into a powder, and added to grain flour to make bread, for example. When fresh, the bark has a very bitter taste. It can even be eaten during food shortages. The leaves and young shoots of the tree can also be eaten raw or cooked, although they are not particularly tasty. In times of scarcity, they are used as food. The leaves can also serve as a substitute for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/12
End of Harvest:
28/02
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Smal treurend
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnuts provide a secondary harvest and enhance biodiversity by attracting pollinators. |
|
Helichrysum italicum, syn. Helichrysum angustifolium Curry Plant |
Buckthorn is beneficial for soil health and provides habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Alnus glutinosa European Alder |
Alder trees enrich the soil with nitrogen, benefiting nearby plants like willows. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberries provide edible fruit and attract birds that help control pests. |
|
Hippophae rhamnoides Sea Buckthorn |
Sea buckthorn improves soil structure and provides edible berries rich in vitamins. |
|
Cytisus scoparius Broom |
Spearmint acts as a natural pest deterrent and can provide aromatic leaves. |
|
Petroselinum crispum Parsley |
Parsley attracts pollinators and provides culinary benefits as an herb. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Black currants complement willows well, providing fruit and attracting beneficial insects. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Blueberries can improve overall biodiversity and attract various fauna. |
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Sage not only enhances flavor in dishes but also supports pollinator populations. |