Salix lindleyana

Salix lindleyana

Native to:
China | India | Nepal | Pakistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Salicaceae
Genus:
Salix
Species:
Salix lindleyana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
300 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:
bees, butterflies, birds

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds are short-lived; sow fresh or stratify. Germination occurs readily in moist conditions.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Try H. We have no information on this species. We sometimes provide an informed guess about which approach you should try. Let us know what is successful. * store seeds moist @ 4°C; sow when ripe

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society