Ancient writers derived the name salix from salire, to leap, because 'it springs up with such speed' - is it true? Is it a fast grower? And if so, how fast?
2007-02-14 20:32:30 · 2 answers · asked by Juno 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Willows are generally initial colonizers, and so grow relatively fast. Obviously, how quickly a salix grows depends on whether it gets enough water, enough nutrients, the weather is favorable, whether or not the soil is conducive to growth, the general environmental stuff.... Several plants (maybe all, I'm not sure) can be completely cropped back, and make a full regrowth! Amazing! By the way, the genus Salix is composed of shrubs as well as trees.
2007-02-16 18:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Vida 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. To quote from Greenwood nursery: Willow hybrid, on average and under normal conditions, will grow six feet per year. Planted as a hedge, screen, windbreak, or to line a road or drive, you can expect this tree to be over 20' tall and 15' wide in just three years.
2007-02-14 20:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋