Salix nigra lecture notes

What is the shade tolerant of Salix nigra?

intolerant

How fast does Salix nigra grow?

fast

How long does Salix nigra live for?

short-lived

What is Salix nirgra’s successional role?

pioneer of floodplains

How does Salix nigra reproduce?

reproduces by short-lived seeds in early summer AND broken plants parts that readily root in moist soil of floodplains

How much moisture does Salix nigra require?

moisture demanding due to being shallow rooted

How do forms of Salix nigra differ depending on sites?

shrubby on dry sites but very large on deep, moist to wet soils

What is the largest native Salix?

Salix nigra

What is the economic importance of Salix nigra?

only commercially important in genus, wood is soft, light, and non-durable

What are the uses of Salix nigra wood?

hybrids of willow species are grown in plantations for pulp and biomass production