Life History and Disturbance Response of Salix amygdaloides (Peachleaf Willow)
Family: Salicaceae
Guild: pioneer, moist-site, shade intolerant
Functional Lifeform: medium sized deciduous tree
Ecological Role: Primarily found along muddy streambanks and low, wet woods bordering rivers. Commonly associates with Silver Maple and Cottonwood. Peachleaf Willow is a short lived, fast growing species.
Lifespan, yrs (typical/max): intolerant
Height, m: 15-20m
Canopy Tree: yes
Pollination Agent: wind or insects
Seeding, yrs (begins/optimal/declines): no data
Mast Frequency, yrs: 1 yrs
New Cohorts Source: seeds or sprouts
Flowering Dates: early spring
Seedfall Begins: late spring-early summer
Seed Banking: seasonal, <1 month
Cold Stratification Required: no
Seed Type/Dispersal Distance/Agent: plumed/>200m/wind, water
Season of Germination: spring
Seedling Rooting System: shallow
Sprouting: root collar sprouts common
Establishment Seedbed Preferences:
Substrate: mineral
Light: open areas only
Moisture: moist/wet required
Temperature: neutral
Disturbance Response:
Fire: Fire is rare in the bottomlands were this species is found. It is thin barked and easily top-killed by fire but sprouts readily.
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