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    Salix lucida

    Also Known As

    • Shining Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 12'-20'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

    Salix lucida plant details

    Salix lucida is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring silver flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix lucida

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: silver blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix lucida

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "A very conspicuous species with particularly beautiful shining foliage and branchlets" (Newsholme), this 15-20' eastern US native would make a fine addition to wetland or pond edge. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Salix lucida plant

    How to Grow Salix lucida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • silver

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-60'

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

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