Observations on 'diamond willow,' with Particular Reference to its Occurrence in Alaska
Lutz HJ. 1958. Observations on 'diamond willow,' with Particular Reference to its Occurrence in Alaska. The American Midland Naturalist. 60(1):176-185
The term "diamond willow" seems to have first been applied in the middle and upper Missouri River valley to willows that showed peculiar diamond-shaped depressions on their stems. When the stems were carved or otherwise finished, a striking pattern resulted from the curious diamond-shaped cavities and the contrast between the white or cream sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood. Unusual and very attractive canes were fashioned from this wood. The wood of the "diamond willow" was also regarded as very durable, and was said to be equal to red cedar in this respect. Posts, stakes and rails of "diamond willow" were used in fences by the early settlers.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Lutz, H
- Units
- CAKN , DENA , WRST , YUCH
- Keywords
- Boreal, Human Use, Subarctic, Vegetation