Silky Willow Live Stakes
Silky Willow Live Stakes
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$69.99 USD
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Height at Maturity:
Under 25 Feet
Exposure:
Full Sun
Planting Zones:
4-10
Usage:
Wetland
Shipped As:
Bare-root
Cannot Ship To:
NJ. OH. CT. FL
Benefits of Planting Silky Willow Live Stakes for Erosion Control
Silky Willow Live Stakes are rapid-flourishing shrubs or recurring trees that love dampness. This plant is scientifically known as Salix sericea, which is referred to as such due to silk flowers and white hairs on the undersides of the leaves.
Conditions like hardy planting zones, sun or shade required, blooming season and color, heights at maturity, and soil types preferred are necessary for its flourishing. The factors mentioned have been expounded below.
Salix sericea blossoms in planting zones 4-8. Its moisture-loving nature makes it well along streams, rivers, creeks, and swampy areas. The presence of any fresh running water can be appreciated by blossoming fully. It has recorded survival in Coastal, Mountain, and Piedmont Regions.
How to Successfully Grow Silky Willow Live Stakes in Your Landscape
Silky Willow Live Stakes blooms during the spring and summer seasons. Blooming happens from March to May during the year and finally matures into fruiting in June. The leaves are spear-like blades with a deep green color on their upper surface and pale green beneath the leaves. It has a flower-blooming color of yellow-green during the flowering season. During the fall season, it completely turns yellow.
The maturity height of the tree at 20 years is 12 feet. However, its peak is naturally 6.6 to 13.0 feet and 4-12 feet wide. Farmers should propagate it by cuttings, seeds, and containers. When they propagate from seed, they gradually develop colonies. It does well in soil with a Ph of 6 and 8 and should be moist or wet. Salix sericea blossoms best in somewhat acidic soil and any well-drained soil. The type of soil preferred is acidic, clay, loam, or sand that remains moist.
Why Silky Willow Live Stakes Are Ideal for Wetland and Riparian Zones
Silky Willow Live Stakes is malleable to light surroundings. It can blossom in the open shade or even under direct sunlight. Generally, it can endure any weather without complications.
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