Salix pedicellata
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Salix pedicellata

Mediterranean willow

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
52
Observations
56

Description

Source: leafsnap

Salix pedicellata is a species of willow. It is a shrub or small tree to about 6–8 m tall, native around the Mediterranean Sea from Portugal to Lebanon and Syria in the north and from the Canary Islands to Tunisia in the south. Salix canariensis may be treated as a subspecies of S. pedicellata.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Mediterranean willow comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, where there is plenty of light. It flourishes in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

The Mediterranean willow is highly adaptable to different climate conditions, whether facing blistering summers or cold winters. Nevertheless, it has a preferred temperature range for optimal growth. When temperatures rise too much, the plant becomes vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In locations where temperatures approach the lower bound of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Mediterranean willow in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts overall health, leading to vigorous development, greater toughness in harsh conditions, and improved resistance to pests and diseases. Keep to a consistent fertilization schedule for your Mediterranean willow to preserve vibrant foliage with deep color and a lush appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Salix
Family
Salicaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
3.05 m to 7.92 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 4.88 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Morocco, Tunisia, Spain, Algeria

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Common Names (1)

en Mediterranean willow