Salix aurita

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Salix aurita

Also known as: Eared Sallow

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 2.50 m

Width: 2.50 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Soil Moisture:
Wet, Moist, Permeable

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

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:

Edibility:
(0)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
Pioneer, Wind trap

Description

The plants have an extensive root system and are used to stabilize waste heaps and old slag heaps. The seeds are very light and can therefore travel great distances in the wind. The plant can thus spread to areas such as deforested regions where the soil is disturbed. Seedlings will grow quickly, even under exposed conditions, and the plant will provide good cover for the establishment of forest plants. As a result, it is a good pioneer species and will, except in wetter and peaty soils, eventually be largely overshadowed by other trees in the forest. The main disadvantage as a pioneer species is that it has an extensive root system and is quite a greedy plant, which means it does not help to enrich the soil for other forest plants as much as other pioneer species like alder, Alnus species. Dynamic accumulator.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08

End of Harvest: 28/02

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Malus domestica Apple	Malus domestica (apple tree) can improve biodiversity and attract different pollinators that are beneficial for Salix aurita.
Rhus typhina Sumach	Rhus typhina (staghorn sumac) can improve soil health and attract beneficial insects, creating a healthy ecosystem around Salix aurita.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Salvia officinalis (sage) repels pests that can harm Salix aurita, contributing to its overall health and productivity.
Tilia americana Basswood	Tilia americana (American linden) provides shade which can benefit Salix aurita in hot climates, while also attracting pollinators.
Populus nigra Black Poplar, Lombardy poplar	Populus nigra (black poplar) shares similar water needs with Salix aurita, promoting mutual hydration and survival.
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash	Zanthoxylum americanum (Northern prickly ash) can repel some pests and improve the biodiversity around Salix aurita.