Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyrocarpa
ID:
929687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andersson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 6(1): 107 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929024

Common Names

  • Silver-fruited Willow
  • Silver-fruited-leaved Willow
  • Silver-fruitedleaf Willow

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Description

Salix argyrocarpa (also called the silver-fruited willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to western North America. It typically grows to 6-12 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in wet areas, such as streambanks, wet meadows, and moist open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Salix argyrocarpa is used for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix argyrocarpa has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix argyrocarpa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Salix argyrocarpa

Salix argyrocarpa is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Species in the Salix genus

Salix lochsiensis, Salix lyonensis, Salix meikleana, Salix tschujensis, Salix permixta, Salix anatolica, Salix hirtii, Salix geyeriana, Salix gilgiana, Salix glatfelterii, Salix glauca, Salix gillotii, Salix glabra, Salix hermaphroditica, Salix gaspensis, Salix fruticulosa, Salix fruticosa, Salix friesiana, Salix fragilis, Salix futura, Salix fuscescens, Salix grahamii, Salix hapala, Salix hartwegii, Salix hastata, Salix gooddingii, Salix helvetica, Salix hatusimae, Salix hayatana, Salix hebecarpa, Salix herbacea, Salix gracilistyla, Salix eleagnos, Salix dutillyi, Salix ehrhartiana, Salix eriocephala, Salix eriocataphylla, Salix digenea, Salix erdingeri, Salix discolor, Salix disperma, Salix doniana, Salix drummondiana, Salix finnmarchica, Salix foetida, Salix forbyana, Salix forbesiana, Salix flueggeana, Salix floridana, Salix euryadenia,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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