Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hostii
ID:
929466

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 10: 213 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928803

Common Names

  • Hostii Willow
  • Hostii Osier
  • Hostii Osier Willow

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Description

Salix hostii (also called Host's willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to western North America. It typically grows to 8-20 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 hostii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of wood for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix hostii are small, yellow-green catkins. The seeds are small, brown, and covered in hairs. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix hostii is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings or layering. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Salix hostii

Salix hostii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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,