Salix caprea is a deciduous tree or large shrub growing up to 15 m (49 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm (24 in) in diameter. The bark is pale brown, and the twigs are yellowish-brown. The leaves are 10โ20 cm (4โ8 in) long and 3โ8 cm (1.2โ3.1 in) wide, with a rounded base and a pointed tip. The upper side is dark green and hairy, while the underside is paler and mostly hairless. The leaves are arranged alternately on the twigs. The flowers are borne in catkins, with male and female flowers on separate trees. The male catkins are 2โ4 cm (0.79โ1.57 in) long and the female catkins 2โ3 cm (0.79โ1.18 in) long. The fruit is a small capsule containing numerous tiny seeds.
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Salix caprea</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Europe, Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
end
of March for 30 days
Harvest:
end
of March for 15 days
Seed Start:
middle
of May
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(1/5)
edible uses:
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other uses: Salix caprea is a deciduous tree or large shrub growing up to 15 m (49 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm (24 in) in diameter. The bark is pale brown, and the twigs are yellowish-brown. The leaves are 10โ20 cm (4โ8 in) long and 3โ8 cm (1.2โ3.1 in) wide, with a rounded base and a pointed tip. The upper side is dark green and hairy, while the underside is paler and mostly hairless. The leaves are arranged alternately on the twigs. The flowers are borne in catkins, with male and female flowers on separate trees. The male catkins are 2โ4 cm (0.79โ1.57 in) long and the female catkins 2โ3 cm (0.79โ1.18 in) long. The fruit is a small capsule containing numerous tiny seeds.
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Botanical data
specie: Salix caprea
common names: Vrba
family: Salicaceae
sub family: Salicoideae
tribe: Saliceae
sub tribe:
genus: Salix
Growing Conditions
area needed: 30.0 m
spacing: 2.0 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 0ยฐC / 30ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 0ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Low
humidity: High
light demands: Medium
root type: Shallow
frost tender:
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(5/10)
first harvest: 1 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: 15.0 m
max width: None m
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flower type:
Dioecious
growth details:
Potential Disturbances: Salix caprea may encounter challenges such as water stress, nutrient deficiencies, and competition from other plants.
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