Salix alba vitellina
Salix alba vitellinafam. Salicaceae
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IOverview
Overview
Salix alba vitellina, commonly known as weeping white willow, is a cultivar of the white willow (Salix alba). Native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, and parts of Europe, this tree thrives in moist, wet conditions with light sandy, medium, or clay soils. It grows up to 20 meters tall and is valued for its ornamental value due to its weeping form. The plant is also known for its edible qualities, as the inner bark, leaves, and shoots can be consumed. Its distinctive feature lies in its gracefully drooping branches, which give it an elegant appearance suitable for gardens and parks.
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What is Salix alba vitellina?
Salix alba vitellina, commonly known as weeping white willow, is a cultivar of the white willow (Salix alba). Native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, and parts of Europe, this tree thrives in moist, wet conditions with light sandy, medium, or clay soils.
What is Salix alba vitellina used for?
Traditionally used for stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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IIBenefits & evidence
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Benefits & evidence
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Salix alba vitellina appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a decoction. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Salix alba vitellina thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). This tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and is hardy in temperate regions. For cultivation, ensure the soil remains consistently moist; it tolerates a range of soil types but performs best with adequate moisture. Propagation can be done through cuttings from inner bark, leaves, or shoots.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Mature size
20.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Salix alba vitellina for the first time
7steps
Start with planting Skip in a sunny spot, and you'll have a rewarding experience.
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What you'll need
Skip saplings or seeds, garden gloves, spade, watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant Skip in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure soil is moist, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. For containers, use a mix of light sandy, medium, and heavy clay soils.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant Skip saplings into the garden or sow seeds directly where they will grow. Space plants 3-5 meters apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun, regular watering, especially during dry spells, and prune in late winter or early spring.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune Skip to maintain shape and remove dead branches. Harvest inner bark, leaves, and shoots for culinary use.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesShoots
Edible uses: Tea
Other uses:Weaving materialFire startertextilesWind breakerLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe13 regions
native (13)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceItalyNetherlandsRussiaUkraine
Asia5 regions
native (5)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstan
Africa2 regions
native (2)AlgeriaMorocco
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kriti, Lebanon-Syria
IXSpecimen gallery
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