common osier
Also known as: augers; basket willow; common withy; hemp willow; velvet osier
S. viminalis is a fast-growing large shrub or small tree to 6m tall, with shiny greenish-yellow young shoots and narrow leaves that are silver-hairy beneath; slender greenish catkins open before the leaves, in late winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- common osier (Salix viminalis)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common osier
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common osier
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common osier care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrows in most moist soils except those that are alkaline. A position in full sun is ideal
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to willow anthracnose, scab, canker and rust
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
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