Sali aegyptiaca

Salix aegyptiaca

Native to:
Iran, Iraq, Transcaucasus, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Salicaceae
Genus:
Salix
Species:
Salix aegyptiaca
USDA Symbol:
SAAE6

Growth Characteristics

Height:
400 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from the root crown following fire or cutting.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers riverbanks and moist areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Willow seeds have very short viability and must be sown fresh on moist soil surface with light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI