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Salix bebbiana

Also Known As

  • Beaked Willow
  • Bebb's Willow
  • Gray Willow

Plant type

aquatic

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 10'-30'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Salix bebbiana plant details

Salix bebbiana is a deciduous aquatic with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix bebbiana

Plant type: aquatic
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix bebbiana

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native willow of the far-north (across Alaska and N. US), this 10-30' large shrub/small tree is important wildlife forage and (w/ the help of a fungus) 1 of the main producers of striking diamond-pattern willow canes. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Salix bebbiana plant

How to Grow Salix bebbiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-15'

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Width: 15'-60'

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Zones

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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