Also known as Black Sea Brittle Willow · Black Sea Crack-Willow · Black Sea Willow
Salix euxina, the Eastern Crack-Willow, is a deciduous tree known for its fissured bark and tolerance of wet conditions, often found in riparian zones.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Benefits from at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Prefers damp soil, avoid drought and waterlogging.
Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures once established. Protect young plants from extreme cold.
Minimal needed
25% intensity
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is weak. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Eastern Crack-Willow thrives in consistently moist soil. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the ground never completely dries out.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Aim for the soil to be damp but well-drained.
Prune Eastern Crack-Willow in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning can be done to rejuvenate old specimens or control size and shape.
Willows tolerate hard pruning well.
Eastern Crack-Willow is easily propagated from cuttings. Take hardwood cuttings in late winter or early spring from dormant wood. Insert them into moist soil or water, and they will typically root readily.
Softwood cuttings can also be taken in summer.
Repotting is generally not a concern for established Salix euxina as they are typically planted directly in the ground. Young plants or those in containers may need repotting every 2-3 years in spring to refresh the soil and provide more space for root growth.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Salix |
| Species | Salix euxina |
Similar in genus Salix
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