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Missouri River Willow (Eriocephala)

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The Missouri River Willow (Eriocephala) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until spring. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Missouri River Willow (Eriocephala) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Missouri River Willow (Eriocephala) will reach up to 52 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 40 feet.

The Missouri River Willow (Eriocephala) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.

Plant Basics
Category
Growth Rate Rapid
General Type Tree, Shrub
Growth Period Spring
Growth Duration Perennial
Lifespan Long
Plant Nativity Native to U.S.
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Physical Characteristics
Bloom Period Spring
Displays Fall Colors No
Shape/Growth Form Rhizomatous
Drought Tolerance Low
Shade Tolerance Tolerant
Height When Mature 52
Vegetative Spread Moderate
Flower Color Green
Flower Conspicuousness No
Fruit/Seed Abundance Medium
Fruit/Seed Seasonality Spring Spring
Seed Spread Rate Moderate
Gardening Characteristics
Propagations (Ways to Grow) Bare Root, Container, Cuttings, Seed
Moisture Requirements High
Cold Stratification Required No
Minimum Temperature -38
Soil Depth for Roots 20
Toxic to Nearby Plants No
Toxic to Livestock No
After-Harvest Resprout Ability Yes
Responds to Coppicing No
Growth Requirements
pH Range 4–7 pH
Precipitation Range 20–20 inches/yr
Planting Density 300–700 indiv./acre
Soil Textures Fine, Medium
Soil Depth for Roots 20
Minimum Frost-Free Days 95 day(s)
Salinity Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance Medium
Sustainability & Use
Leaf Retention No
Palatability Medium
Fire Resistant No

Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA

Plant Name Synonyms
  • Salix acutidens
  • Salix angustata
  • Salix cordata
  • Salix cordata var. abrasa
  • Salix cordata var. angustata
  • Salix cordata var. missouriensis
  • Salix cordata ssp. rigida
  • Salix cordata var. rigida
  • Salix cordata var. rigida
  • Salix cordata var. rigida
  • Salix cordata var. vestita
  • Salix discolor var. eriocephala
  • Salix missouriensis
  • Salix myricoides var. angustata
  • Salix myricoides var. cordata
  • Salix myricoides var. rigida
  • Salix rigida
  • Salix rigida var. angustata
  • Salix rigida var. vestita
  • Salix torreyana
Plant Distribution
can be found in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
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