Plant species

grey willow Salix cinerea

Salicaceae

Species information

Description

A willow with simple leaves and tiny unisexual flowers in catkins, usually appearing in spring. A woody pioneer of wet grasslands undergoing succession, thriving on waterlogged, persistently moist soils.

Plant traits

Growth form

shrub

Life cycle

perennial

Height

100–600 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

wetlands · riparian habitats · wet grasslands

Light

full sun · partial shade

Moisture

wet

Soil

indifferent

Substrate

alluvial

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

Grey willow is dioecious: male and female catkins occur on separate plants.

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