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    Salix breweri

    Also Known As

    • Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Salix breweri plant details

    Salix breweri is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix breweri

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix breweri

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Nevin Smith of Suncrest got us started on this fine Western native, a well-behaved 6-8' shrub with grey-brown bark (velvety when young) and 4-5" broadly oval leaves (bright yellow in fall) and serpentine origins but amenable. Sun/Med-Wet

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Salix breweri plant

    How to Grow Salix breweri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Salix fargesii

    aka Chinese Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Salix helvetica

    aka Swiss Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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