Salix exigua

$2.48 – $15.70

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Narrowleaf willow

A deciduous shrub reaching 4-16′ in height, spreading by basal shoots to form dense clonal colonies.

Salix exigua is an upright tree with slender greyish green branches clothed with long, narrow, finely toothed, silky silver leaves and small pale yellow catkins. The flowers are produced in catkins in late spring, after the leaves appear.

In the garden, use it to add texture and a lightweight backdrop.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Moderate, High

Soil: Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

Provides streamside erosion control. Traps sediments and nutrients from surface runoff and prevents them from entering the aquatic system.
Container

D-16-O, D-40-O, TP4-O, D-16, D-40S-o, TP4
Historical Uses

This willow had many uses for Native Americans; the branches were used as flexible poles and building materials, the smaller twigs were used to make baskets, the bark was made into cord and string, an
Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation

Between 0 and 5500 feet
Communities
Habitat

Riparian

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