Salix cinerea
Family Salicaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Common Sallow, Grey Sallow, Pussy Willow |
| Synonyms | Salix atrocinerea Brot.; Salix caprea L. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub, Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Asia, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Heathlands, Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands, Water bodies, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1910 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Salix~cinerea
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=68497
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=T05
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=887&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
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