Pacific Willow | Salix lucida var. lasiandra

The image features a flowering plant with elongated yellow flowers and green leaves, suggesting a natural setting.
Photo Credit: William & Wilma Follette
The image features a branch with elongated, fluffy flower clusters surrounded by green foliage, suggesting a vibrant natural setting.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
The image shows a close-up of green leaves on a branch, likely from a tree or shrub, with light filtering through them.
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin
The image features a flowering plant with elongated yellow flowers and green leaves, suggesting a natural setting.
The image features a branch with elongated, fluffy flower clusters surrounded by green foliage, suggesting a vibrant natural setting.
The image shows a close-up of green leaves on a branch, likely from a tree or shrub, with light filtering through them.

Description

Fast-growing riparian species that is popular for streambank restoration projects.

Plant Details

Habitats Riparian Forests, stream sides 
Habitat Notes Growth form ranges from a shrub to a multi-stemmed tree; easily propagated by stem fragments
Phenology Flowers March-July
Mature Height 45’
Shade Preference Full sun
Soil Tolerance Moist, all soil types
Special Uses Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Provides bank stabilization
Ethnobotany Stem and bark used in basketry and bark contains salicin, which is what aspirin is derived from.