Salix laevigata
$9.90
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Red Willow
Red willow is a 10-25′ fast growing deciduous tree. Space 18′ apart
Usually a straight unbranched trunk with the slender branches producing a well formed crown.
The leaves are very finely toothed, light shiny green above , whitish below, with conspicuous yellow mid-veins seen mostly on the upper surface.
Lifeform: Tree
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Erosion Control
| Container | D-40-O, TB4-O, D-40, TB4, TP4, TP4S |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Provides streamside erosion control. Traps sediments and nutrients from surface runoff and prevents them from entering the aquatic system. |
| 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 5000 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Streambanks |
