American Journal of Botany, Vol. 93, No. 7 (Jul., 2006), pp. 988-992 (5 pages) Based on the general tendency for females of dioecious plants to pay higher reproductive cost than males, it has been ...

Willows are a large group of plants classified as members of the Salix or Salicaceae family. From the beautiful cascade of the willow tree to the fuzzy catkins of the pussy willow, these plants are ...

This week’s WoW is the Short-Fruited Willow (Salix brachycarpa)— a medium-sized shrub that grows in Colorado’s moist meadows and wetlands of the subalpine and alpine zones (10,000-14,000 feet ...

In early spring, bits of fluff appear along the branches of some willow shrubs, silvery gray and as soft to the touch as a kitten’s paw. They may seem furry, but these are actually the flower buds of ...

Vegetative propagation of an introduced species can contribute significantly to its ability to spread and become naturalized, potentially in competition with native species. This study focused on the ...

What: Salix integra “Hakuro-nishiki,” also known as dappled Japanese willow, can be grown as either a shrub or small tree. Its delicate three-tone leaves bring a visual treat to the garden. It is a ...

If you have a consistent issue with excess water pooling in your yard and turning it into a swamp, consider planting this ...

The weeping willow is the best known of Salix but, with 300 relatives, this species has even more to offer than its majestic, drooping branches and fluffy catkins The most familiar representatives of ...