Salix pentandrifolia
Salix pentandrifolia
- Native to:
- North Caucasus | Transcaucasus | Türkiye
iNaturalist: © chiloscyphus (iNaturalist #331718114)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix pentandrifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
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, mammals
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment if fresh; stored seeds benefit from cold stratification.
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