Salix karelinii
Salix karelinii
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Nepal | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix karelinii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
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:
- birds, butterflies, bees
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are very short-lived; sow fresh. Cold stratification may improve germination of stored seed.
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