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Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra (Benth.) E. Murr.
Pacific willow
Synonyms: Salix lasiandra
USDA Symbol: SALUL
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Tree with open, irregular crown; sometimes a thicket-forming shrub. Height is 20-50 feet (6-15 m witha diameter of 2 feet (0.6 m). Leaves are 2-5 (5-13 cm) long, 1/2-1 (1.2-2.5 cm) wide and narrowly lance-shaped, very long-pointed, mostly rounded at base.
As the common name suggests, Pacific Willow is familiar along riverbanks and valleys through the Pacific states.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , NM , OR , UT , WA
Canada: AB ,
BC Native Distribution: Central and SE. Alaska east to Saskatchewan and south mostly in mountains to S. New Mexico and S. California; to 8000 (2438 m).
Native Habitat: Wet soils along streams, lakes, and roadsides; in valleys and on mountains.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet , Moist
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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