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Herbal Database Search ResultsBack to: Pathways Main Search Page For Metaphysical uses visit The Witchs Haven Salix triandra
Physical CharacteristicsA decidious tree growing to 9m at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen in June. The scented flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant not is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. We rate it 3/5 for edibility and 2/5 for medicinal use. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist or wet soil. Habitats and Possible LocationsWoodland, Canopy, Secondary, Sunny Edge, Dappled Shade.Edible UsesInner bark Leaves.
Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and
then added to cereal flour for use in making bread etc. A very bitter
flavour, it is a famine food that is only used when all else fails[172].
Medicinal UsesDisclaimerAnodyne Febrifuge. The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin[226], which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body[213]. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge[226]. Other UsesBasketry Dye.
The stems are very flexible and are used in basket making. They are
highly valued[1, 11, 23, 131]. The plant is usually coppiced annually when
grown for basket making, though it is possible to coppice it every two years
if thick poles are required as uprights.
Cultivation detailsSucceeds in most soils, including wet, ill-drained or intermittently flooded soils[1, 11], but prefers a damp, heavy soil in a sunny position[200]. Rarely thrives on chalk[200]. Does best in wet seasons[131].A good bee plant, providing a source of pollen and nectar early in the year[11]. The flowers are especially fragrant for a willow[182]. Plants are best put into their permanent positions as soon as possible[11]. The root system is rather aggressive and can cause problems with drains[200]. It is best not to grow this species within 10 metres of a building. Often cultivated for its stems, which are used in basket making[17, 61], there are many named varieties[131]. The stems should be cut down almost to ground level each winter in order to produce long flexible canes[11]. The smooth flaking bark has a smell of almonds[245]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. PropagationSeed - must be surface sown as soon as it is ripe in late spring. It has a very short viability, perhaps as little as a few days.Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, November to February in a sheltered outdoor bed or planted straight into their permanent position and given a good weed-suppressing mulch. Very easy. Plant into their permanent positions in the autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June to August in a frame. Very easy. Scent
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For more details of plant suppliers please see our Suppliers Page which lists many more places to look. PFAF Web PagesThis plant is mentioned in the following web pagesWeb References
References for the family Salicaceae.
See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources. Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images. References[1] F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951 [11] Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981 [17] Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962 [23] Wright. D. Complete Book of Baskets and Basketry. David and Charles 1977 ISBN 0-7153-7449-4 [61] Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974 ISBN 0094579202 [74] Komarov. V. L. Flora of the USSR. Israel Program for Scientific Translation 1968 [131] Warren-Wren. S. C. Willows. David and Charles 1972 [172] Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest. [177] Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984 ISBN 3874292169 [182] Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray 1992 ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 [200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 [213] Weiner. M. A. Earth Medicine, Earth Food. Ballantine Books 1980 ISBN 0-449-90589-6 [226] Lauriault. J. Identification Guide to the Trees of Canada Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Ontario. 1989 ISBN 0889025649 [245] Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. 1994 ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 Readers CommentsMain Search Page Help Bibliography
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