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Salix viminalis
Osier
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Latin Name:  Salix viminalis
Common Name:  Osier
Family:  Salicaceae(Click to Search)
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Habitat:  By rivers and streams, also on deep moist alluvial soils, avoiding very acid soils[186].
Mature Height:  6
Mature Width:  4
Habit:  Tree


Landscaping and Planting:
  • This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
  • This plant variety does tolerate heavy clay soils.
  • This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
  • A well drained soil is not required to successfully grow this variety.
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  • As far as hardiness goes, this variety is fairly reliable.
  • When supplied optimal conditions, this variety is considered to have a fast growth rate.
  • This variety prefers a position within full sun.
  • It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist to wet position.


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