Herdis
TerminatedSalix L. · Willow
Stig Larsson
Variety traits
Plant height — willow
Salix L.
A biometric indicator, the measurement methodology for which varies from assessing shoot length in shrub forms to forest inventory of tree-like specimens. This parameter determines economic utility, ranging from basket weaving and biomass production to landscaping and reforestation.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Willow, where this is mentioned in the description.
In tree-like willow forms, height is determined using hypsometers during forest inventory works, employing standard tables and height classes. For shrub forms and in breeding programs for osier plantations, the key indicator is the length of an annual or perennial rod, measured from the base to the apex.
The height range of the genus Salix encompasses forms from creeping dwarfs (Salix arctica, Salix herbacea), reaching from a few centimeters to 1.2 m, to large trees 25–40 m in height. For commercially valuable hybrids of Salix alba, a height of 6–10 m at 4–6 years of age is considered high.
Height directly influences production characteristics: for basket weaving, forms with high growth vigor are selected, ensuring rod increments of 2–3.5 m per season with minimal taper. In ornamental horticulture, this indicator determines the structure of compositions, which is often adjusted by pruning or grafting onto a standard.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Willow mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.