Salix thurberi
Salix thurberi
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast | United States | TX
GBIF: Jackie M. Poole
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix thurberi
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr
- 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:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate quickly without pretreatment if sown fresh; stored seeds benefit from cold stratification.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash