Salix euxina
Crack Willow · Brittle Willow · Black Sea willow · Bruchweide
Description
Source: leafsnapSalix euxina, the eastern crack-willow, is a species of flowering plant in the willow family Salicaceae, native from Turkey to the Caucasus. It was first described by I. V. Belyaeva in 2009. It is one of the parents of the common crack-willow, Salix × fragilis.
🌳 The flexible young branches of crack willow have traditionally been harvested for weaving. They are especially pliable when young, making them ideal for producing intricate items such as baskets, fish traps, and even living sculptures in the form of living willow structures. The practice, rooted in centuries-old techniques, continues to tell a story of sustainable craftsmanship and culturally important artisanship.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The crack willow does best when exposed to sunlight throughout the day, preferring abundant sun. However, it can also adapt to areas with less illumination. Too little sunlight may slow its growth, while too much can scorch it. Its native habitat receives plenty of sun.
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C
Crack willow is native to climates with temperatures ranging from 41 to 89.6 °F (5 to 32 ℃). It thrives within this range. When cultivating it, monitor temperatures as the seasons change and adjust as necessary.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Fertilize your Crack willow in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding improves overall health, leading to vigorous growth, better tolerance of harsh conditions, and increased resistance to diseases and pests. Keep to a consistent fertilization schedule to maintain vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m
- Mature Spread
- 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Yellow Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Green, Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Moldova, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Serbia, Lithuania, Norway, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary