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Re: Willows

Thanks for the replies.

Basketweavers of my acquaintance tend to use common names when describing
willow ~ black maul, purple dick, Oregon, Navajo, for example.  Many are
varieities of s. purpurea, s. triandra, s. alba, and s. viminalis (I
think).

I am hoping that catalogues which include a good selection of willows would
allow me to match the common names with the botanical name.

So, Frank, all and any information is bound to be of some value to me.  

I _do_ know that I want a salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'!  I noted that
Heronswood carries it, but a Canadian source would be great.  Also, for
ornamental purposes, perhaps s. caprea.  I have read about the kilmarnock
willow, or pendula.  Does anyone have experience with any of these?

Susan
Mount Lehman, BC

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From: Franklin F. Simpson <frank@bedford.progress.com>
To: woodyplants@mallorn.com
Subject: Re: Willows
Date: January 13, 1998 7:04 PM

I have this book.  It is very comprehensive.  Primarily a reference,
it covers all willows from dwarf alpine types to massive trees.

I get willows from a number of sources.  I will be glad to
provide sources for particular species.

Does anyone know of good sources for alpine willows?

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher P. Lindsey <lindsey@mallorn.com>
To: woodyplants@mallorn.com <woodyplants@mallorn.com>
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 1998 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: Willows


>> I am interested in expanding my planting of  willows, both for landscape
>> interest and for use in basketry and other crafts.
>>
>> I would appreciate anyone with information or recommendations about
>> suppliers (or growers) who specialize in willows.   Canadian sources
would
>> be particularly useful.
>
>Susan,
>
>   I don't have an answer to your question, but you've prompted another
>   for me.  I've been thinking about getting the Timber Press book on
>   the genus Salix (actually, I think that's the title), but haven't
>   done so for various reasons.
>
>   You sound like someone who may have read this book.  If so, what's
>   your overall take on it?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Chris
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