Salix rosmarinifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Salix rosmarinifolia
Also known as:
Rosemary-leaved willow
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
2.50 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
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:
Manna
Manna
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Pioneer, Basket-making
Pioneer, Basket-making
Description
The stems are very flexible and are used in basket weaving. The plant is usually pollarded annually when grown for basket weaving, although it is also possible to pollard it every two years if thick poles are needed as support posts.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/03
End of Harvest:
30/04
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna offers aesthetic value and attracts beneficial insects that can help pollinate Salix rosmarinifolia. |
|
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle |
Lonicera periclymenum provides nectar for pollinators and can enhance biodiversity in the guild. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris can help repel pests while providing culinary uses and attracting pollinators to the guild. |
|
Pinus sylvestris Scot's Pine, Scotch Pine |
Mentha spicata can help attract beneficial insects and can be used for culinary purposes, adding variety to the guild. |
|
Cornus canadensis Creeping dogwood |
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae attracts a variety of pollinators and can support soil health by improving its structure through root systems. |