Common Osier Plant
Common Osier (Salix viminalis) grows rapidly to 20 ft, prefers moist loamy soil, full sun, high moisture, and is medicinal but not edible.
Habit
Shrub
Height
5-10 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Temperate, Cold
Climatic Condition
Moderate
Temperature (°)
-20-30°C
Humidity (%)
40-80%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5-20 kg
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Timber, basketry
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50+ years
Health Benefits
Timber, erosion control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Rust, Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Orange or yellow pustules, Brown or black lesions, White fungal growth, Leaf distortion, yellowing, Wilting, stunted growth.
Fungicides with propiconazole, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Contains salicin, a natural pain reliever (similar to aspirin).
- Used in traditional medicine for fever reduction and pain relief.
- Anti-inflammatory properties may help with arthritis and joint pain.