Salix x sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma'
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Salix x sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma'
Also known as:
Weeping Golden Willow
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
20.00 m
Width:
25.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Wet, Moist
Wet, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Inner bark
Inner bark
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Pioneer, Wind trap, Basket-making
Pioneer, Wind trap, Basket-making
Description
Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into powder, and then added to grain flour to make bread and such. It has a very bitter taste and is only used as food during famine, when all other options are exhausted. Young shoots - cooked. Not very tasty.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Morus nigra Black Mulberry |
Morus nigra benefits from the moisture-loving roots of Salix, while Salix can benefit from the shade provided by Morus as it grows. |
|
Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling |
Acer saccharum can benefit from the moisture levels in the soil maintained by Salix, while providing height and shade. |
|
Ononis spinosa Spiny Rest Harrow |
Rudbeckia hirta thrives in the dappled light beneath Salix, and its bright flowers attract pollinators. |
|
Symphytum officinale Comfrey, Common comfrey |
Symphytum officinale can help improve soil health while Salix provides moisture, creating a rich ecosystem. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana complements the root system of Salix, aiding in nutrient uptake and providing additional food sources. |