Accessioned to PN collection as Salix fragilis 'Russelliana', a published cultivar that probably corresponds to S. fragilis var. russelliana Koch. Also known as Bedford willow. A vigorous female selection that has less brittle branches.
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Cultivated
Standard locality
Location:
Palmerston North, Plant and Food orchard north of Massey University, north of Poultry Farm Road
Verbatim locality:
Palmerston North, Plant and Food orchard north of Massey University, north of Poultry Farm Road.
Verbatim collector:
David Glenny, Trevor Jones
Standardised collector:
David Glenny; Trevor Jones
Verbatim date:
9 Feb 2017
Start date:
2017-02-09
Country:
New Zealand
Land District:
Wellington Land District
Georeferences:
Topo 50 Map Grid:
BM34 216 270
Altitudes:
from 10m
Notes:
Willow genebank ID number: PN218. Supplied by NCCB in August 1957, "ex Kew?". Female.