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Salix eriocephala
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Heart-leaf willow
Family: Salicaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 95
Temperature:
Precipitation: 20 to 51 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -38° (F)
Soil pH: 4 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Medium fine; damp heavy soils
Soil Drainage: Very Poor
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity: Shade tolerant
Comments:
Eastern US. Not frost tender. Can grow in poor soils and heavy clays. Low drought, no salt tolerances.
Diseases:
Pythium, Sclerotinia, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Fuel - biomass, Material - fiber, Environ. - erosion control, Environ. - ornamental
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
North America
 
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