Salicaceae FAMILY

Salix × fragilis vitellina

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Salix fragilis vitellina is a usually upright, deciduous tree that can grow around 15 - 20 metres tall. This species is a very important source of stems for use in basketry and is is often cultivated for this purpose. It is also a commonly grown ornamental plant, being valued especially for its form and attractive stem colours. Like the wild species of which it is a hybrid, it can also be used as a food, medicine and source of other materials and can be grown in shelterbelts and to stabilize soils.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeA hybrid species, probably arising in western Asia (Turkey). Widely naturalized throughout much of Europe

HabitatLow lying or hilly ground, usually on wet soils[ 7 Title Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. Publication Author Chiej. R. Publisher MacDonald Year 1984 ISBN 0-356-10541-5 Description Covers plants growing in Europe. Also gives other interesting information on the plants. Good photographs. ].