Pacific Willow | Salix lucida var. lasiandra - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Pacific Willow | Salix lucida var. lasiandra

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Photo Credit: William & Wilma Follette

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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Photo Credit: Matt Lavin

Grows at fast rate. Flowers in April. Stem, bark used in basketry.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests
Habitat Notes	Used in riparian restoration.
Mature Height	45’
Shade Preference	full sun
Soil Tolerance	Moist, all soil types
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Provides bank stabilization

May contain: animal, bee, honey bee, insect, invertebrate, and wasp

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

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