Alias: Salix salicifolia, weeping willow, Qingming willow
Biological classification: angiosperms, dicotyledons, Echinopoda, Salicaceae.
Origin: Chinese mainland.
There are many kinds of willows, such as:
S.matsudana is also known as willow, river willow and river willow. It is distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, East China and other provinces (autonomous regions), with the largest number in the Yellow River basin. Vertical distribution elevation in North China 1600 meters.
In China, the species of willow are the most in the southwest alpine region and the three northeastern provinces, followed by North China and Northwest China, and the lower the latitude, the fewer the species. Mostly shrubs, less trees. Afforestation tree species mainly include:
Willow (S.babylonica) is also called water willow, weeping willow and weeping willow. It is mainly distributed in various provinces in the Yangtze River basin, and also cultivated in North China and Northeast China. Vertical distribution is below1300m above sea level. It is also found in many countries in Europe, America and Africa.
Bai Liu. Trees, 30 meters high, DBH 1.5 meters, with white fluff on young branches. Distributed in Xinjiang, Tibet and other places, as well as Iran, Pakistan, the Soviet Union, India, Afghanistan and European countries.
Salix chinensis var。 Characteristics: Salix matsudana var. Salix of Salicaceae. Deciduous trees, dense branches, broad oval crown, shaped like a hammer. Distribution: Common in roads and parks in Beijing. Cold tolerance, drought tolerance. Uses: Ornamental tree species.
Salix chinensis var。 Tortuosa (Vilm。 )Rehd。 Character: Willow variety. Salix of Salicaceae. Deciduous trees with curly branches. Simple leaves alternate and lanceolate. Monoecious, catkin inflorescence. Capsule distribution: common cultivation in Beijing parks. Uses: Ornamental tree species.