Salix udensis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Salix udensis
Also known as:
Japanese Fantail Willow, Dragon Willow
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Medium
Height:
4.50 m
Width:
4.50 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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:
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Pioneer
Pioneer
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 supports.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/12
End of Harvest:
28/02
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon |
Improves soil fertility and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Provides habitat for wildlife and improves biodiversity. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and attracts pollinators. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Provides shade and retains moisture in the soil. |
|
Populus alba White Poplar |
Improves soil structure and helps with erosion control. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides food for birds. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides delicious fruit and attracts pollinators. |
|
Rubus ulmifolius Elm-Leaved Bramble, Elmleaf blackberry |
Provides habitat for various species and improves soil quality. |