Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ballii
ID:
929922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dorn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 53: 1501 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929259

Common Names

  • Ballii Willow
  • Ballii Salix
  • Ballii Sallow

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Description

Salix ballii (also called Ball's Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 6-15 feet and has a rounded crown with pendulous branches. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salix ballii is used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a source of wood for furniture and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix ballii are small and yellow-green, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix ballii is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 5 m in height. It prefers moist soils, full sun to partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Salix ballii

Salix ballii is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming. It is found in moist areas, such as meadows, streambanks, and lake margins.

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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