Kashmir Willow : Global Attention
Over the last few years, bats made of Kashmiri willow have been attracting global attention after making appearance in international games.
- Kashmir willow is mainly grown in Kashmir region of India.
- It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet). It has slender trunks and a narrow, conical canopy and it takes 20 to 25 years to mature.
- These trees do well in the region’s moist and temperate climate, especially along riverbanks and in places with sufficient soil moisture.
- Willows exhibit superior growth and productivity due to their highest capacity to convert solar radiation into chemical energy.
- The species exhibits high rates of evapotranspiration during the growing season.
- Willows are tolerant to flooding and flourish in saturated soils with oxygen shortage in the root zone.
- Willows exhibit efficient ability to accumulate high levels of toxic metals, especially Cadmium (Cd).\
- Uses: Cricket bat industry, Packing case industry, Basketry and furniture industry etc.
