Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Salix boothii foliage by Matt Lavin

    Photo by Matt Lavin

    This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

    Show all photos

    Salix boothii

    Also Known As

    • Booth's Willow

    Plant type

    tree, aquatic

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Salix boothii plant details

    Salix boothii is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic tree with green foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix boothii

    Plant type: aquatic tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix boothii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From BC south to Calif., from river bottoms to sagebrush valleys, from hot canyons to cool highlands, this 10-20' western native is adaptable. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Salix boothii plant

    How to Grow Salix boothii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    Landscape groups by tags

    See other plant types of Salix for your garden

    Salix alba 'Britzensis'

    aka Salix alba 'Chermesina', Coral Bark Willow, Redstem Willow, White Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Salix alba 'Britzensis' by plant lust
    View Plant

    Salix alba 'Sericea'

    aka Salix alba 'Argentea', Salix var. alba 'Sericea', Siberian White, Silver Leaved Willow, Silver Willow, White Willow, WILLOW

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-60'

    Width: 15'-60'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • standing water - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salix alba 'Sericea' form by Secret Garden Growers
    View Plant

    More Options

    Salix 'Boydii'

    aka Salix boydii, Salix x boydii, Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Salix 'Boydii' foliage by Karl Gercens III
    View Plant

    More Options

    Salix fargesii

    aka Chinese Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Salix fargesii foliage by plant lust
    View Plant

    More Options

    Salix helvetica

    aka Swiss Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Salix helvetica foliage by plant lust
    View Plant
    +120 more Salix
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved