Salix species

Also Known As

Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub, aquatic

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Salix species plant details

Salix species is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix species

Plant type: aquatic shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix species

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Millet spent some time in the Bighorns in Wyoming one summer and was smitten with this shrubby river bottom Willow that has just exceptional glossy leaves for a Willow. Pretty good yellow twigs to boot. Funny how that little twig fell off as she was looking at it and right into the Ziploc.