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Forestry Specialty Products - Species Characteristics

Cultivar Name - Fantail Willow  

 Botanical Information 

Genus: Salix 


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Plant Type: Tree / Shrub 
Native: No 
Commercial Product of Interest: Decorative stems 
Growth Requirements

Desirable pH: Adaptable 
Sun / Shade: Full sun 

Means of Propagation

Seedling: No 
Rooted Cuttings: Yes 
Tissue Culture: No 
Grafted Seedlings: No 
Layering: No 

Harvest

Harvest Dates: November-December: 2 weeks after fall killing frost 
Years to First Harvest:
Years to Full Harvest: 3-4 
Harvest Method - Manual: Yes 
Harvest Method - Mechanical: No 

Production Information

Yield per Plant: 20-25 stems 
Price per Stem (U.S. $):

Labor Requirements (hours/plant)

Costs (U.S. $)

  Establishment  
Site Preparation
( per Linear Foot ):
0.05 
Planting Cost
( per plant ):
0.30 
Plant Material
( per plant ):
0.70 
Initial Weed Control - 2nd & 3rd year control ( per plant ): 0.2 
Initial Weed Control - Replacement of Mortality: 20% 

Additional Costs (U.S. $)

Potential Problems

Degree of Invasiness: No 
Degree of Suckering: No 
Seeding Rate: No 

Other Information

Data Source(s): 52