Salix petiolaris
A fast growing willow that does well in lowlands, wetland edges, moist meadows and fields. Once established it will become drought tolerant. Plant is dioecious meaning male and female are separate plants. Attracts pollinators. Important food source for pollinators early in the season.
Height : 5-20 feet
Slender Willow
Spread : 5-15 feet
Light : Full sun to part shade
Water : Moist to wet
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 2
Leaves : Long and narrow medium to deep green leaves with pale undersides
Stem : Bark is gray and begins to furrow with age. Younger stems have yellowish-brown coloration
Flower : Produces florets that sport yellow flowers on a catkin that emerge in mid to late spring
Fruit : Female flowers “catkins” yield seeds with white threadlike fibers that allow for wind dispersal
Habit : A multi-stemmed shrub that spreads