Balsam Willow (Salix pyrifolia)
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Scientific Name: Salix pyrifolia — Balsam Willow.
Native Home: Northern North America, especially Canada and Alaska.
Height: 1–4 m.
Lifespan: Around 20–50 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Small stems are sometimes used for light crafts and fuel.
Harvesting: Young branches are gathered selectively; larger-scale timber harvesting is uncommon.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 5–10 years for usable stems.
Products: Fuelwood, small craft materials, and habitat-restoration plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Willows have traditionally been used for weaving, minor tools, and various local remedies.
Global Spread: Native to northern North America and found in cool, wet habitats, including stream banks and boreal woodland edges.
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