Salix hastata
Salix hastatafam. Salicaceae
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Pl. 2885 — Salix hastata
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IOverview
Overview
Salix hastata, commonly known as willow, belongs to the Salicaceae family and is native to Ukraine. This deciduous shrub is well-adapted to moist or wet environments and can thrive in a variety of soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils. It prefers full sun exposure and grows to a height of 2 meters, making it a versatile plant for different landscapes. Salix hastata has both edible and medicinal uses, with its inner bark, leaves, and shoots being consumed as food. Additionally, it can be used in traditional medicine, although caution should be exercised when using any plant for medicinal purposes. The plant's adaptability to various soil conditions and its ability to grow in a wide range of regions, including Alaska, Albania, and Austria, make it a valuable introduction for erosion control and other utility purposes.
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What is Salix hastata?
Salix hastata, commonly known as willow, belongs to the Salicaceae family and is native to Ukraine. This deciduous shrub is well-adapted to moist or wet environments and can thrive in a variety of soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Salix hastata thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is hardy in zones 5-9 and grows to a height of 2 meters. For cultivation, gather edible parts such as the inner bark, leaves, and shoots. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist for best results.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Mature size
2.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Salix hastata for the first time
8steps
Start with planting Skip in a moist, sunny spot to give yourself an easy gardening experience.
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What you'll need
Skip saplings or seeds, garden tools like a spade and watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant Skip in early spring when the soil is workable.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is moist, light (sandy), medium, or heavy. Amend with organic matter if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant Skip saplings or sow seeds directly into the ground where they will grow.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist and mulch around the base for added moisture retention.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun, water when dry, and prune in late winter or early spring.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune Skip annually to maintain shape and remove dead branches. Harvest inner bark, leaves, or shoots for culinary use.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in too dry soil, neglecting winter protection.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesShoots
Edible uses: Oil
Other uses:oilErosion control
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VIIDistribution
51 native · 83 introduced
Distribution
51 native · 83 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 51 native· 83 introduced
Europe36 regions
native (19)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (17)AlbaniaAustriaBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyIrelandItalyNorwayPolandRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Asia14 regions
native (9)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstanPalestineTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
introduced (5)GeorgiaKazakhstanMongoliaPakistanYemen
Americas1 region
introduced (1)United States
Africa4 regions
native (3)AlgeriaMoroccoTunisia
introduced (1)Libya
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Transcaucasus, Yugoslavia
introduced:Altay, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Arkansas, Buryatiya, California, Chile Central, Chita, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Irkutsk, Kamchatka, Kentucky, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Northwest Territorie, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Australia, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Tuva, Vermont, Victoria, Virginia, West Himalaya, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia, Yukon
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