Technical Report of Introduction of New Willow Varieties

Both Jinsi weeping willow J841(Salix aureo pendula) and Su willow(Salix jiansuensis CL ‘794’) are new varieties by hybridization.It is proved by introduction trial for 2 years that these two willow species are adaptable to the climate and ecological environment in this region and grow normally,no protection measure needed in growth prieod.The character in seeding period and ornamental value of Jinsi weeping willow are bettet than that of Su willow,and the former is a good species for urban greening.The Su willow,however,with their fine characteristics of fast growing,cold resistance,drought tolerance,and salt resistance to a curtain extent,will prove more selections in timber and protection forest construction in this region.