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(Salix myrsinifolia)
Dark-Leaf Willow (Salix myrsinifolia)
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Ксения Волянская
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Salix myrsinifolia, commonly known as Dark-Leaf Willow, is a deciduous shrub native to a variety of habitats including wetlands, riverbanks, and moist forest areas across Europe and Siberia. It typically grows to a height of 7-17 feet (2.1-5.2 meters) and a width of 5-14 feet (1.5-4.3 meters). The shrub is characterized by its dark purple or blackish twigs and leaves that are glossy green above and glaucous beneath. It produces catkins that are yellowish or green and appear with the leaves in early spring. The flowers are modest in appearance but attract pollinators.
Dark-Leaf Willow is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used for soil stabilization along waterways. It is also appreciated for its striking dark foliage, which provides a unique contrast in garden settings. This willow is suitable for planting in riparian buffer zones, as well as in rain gardens. It requires consistently moist soil and can tolerate a range of water conditions from low to high. It is adaptable to various soil types, provided they have medium drainage, and it grows best in full sun to partial shade.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dark-Leaf Willow is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used for soil stabilization along waterways. It is also appreciated for its striking dark foliage, which provides a unique contrast in garden settings. This willow is suitable for planting in riparian buffer zones, as well as in rain gardens. It requires consistently moist soil and can tolerate a range of water conditions from low to high. It is adaptable to various soil types, provided they have medium drainage, and it grows best in full sun to partial shade.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 6.5-17 feet
- Width: 5-14 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hedges, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Wetlands, riverbanks, and moist forest areas across Europe and Siberia
Other Names
Common Names: Eared Willow, Whortle Willow, Dark-Leaved Willow, Myrsine-Leaved Willow, Sort Pil, Schwarzwerdende Weide, Schwarz Weide, Saule Noircissant, Salcio Di Monte, Wierzba Czarniawa
Scientific Names: , Salix myrsinifolia, Salix pyrolaefolia, Salix nigricans subsp. protea, Salix myrsinites var. lanata, Salix dura, Salix nigricans var. alpicola, Salix nigricans var. crassifolia, Salix nigricans var. firma, Salix nigricans var. parvifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Salix myrsinifolia Salisb.