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Pencil willow

Photograph of the thin stems and long narrow leaves of pencil willow

Pencil willow



General information

Native to South America and Mexico, pencil willow (Salix chilensis; syn. S. humboldtiana) was once planted widely as a garden ornamental in Queensland. All species of willow are listed as Weeds of National Significance. 

Pencil willow is a Class 3 declared plant under Queensland legislation.

Scientific name Salix chilensis; syn. S. humboldtiana
Impacts
  • invades native bushland along the banks of rivers and creeks
  • has an aggressive root system that readily damages footpaths and drains
Description

  • is a large, upright tree
Habitat and distribution
  • prefers light to medium, moist, well-drained soils
  • found along the coast from Nowra to Cairns
Declaration details
Further information

Author: Sonia Jordan
Page maintained by Sonia Jordan
Last updated 10 September 2007
URL: http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/xchg/dpi/hs.xsl/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4790_7336_ENA_HTML.htm

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