Sandbar Willow

Salix exigua

Also called Coyote Willow

  • AKA Salix interior
  • Yellowish-green catkins
  • Narrow silvery-gray leaves
  • Excellent for binding soils along banks
  • Can be a small tree or shrub
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
3-4 m

SPREAD:
5-6 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Sandbar willow grows best in a moist soil and is suitable for wetland edges, riverbanks, or erosion control. 

Additional Notes about Sandbar Willow:


Native to Ontario

The branches were used by Native Americans to make flexible poles and building materials. The smaller twigs were used to make baskets and the bark for cord and string. The bark and leaves also had several medicinal uses. 

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Catkins
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Spreading
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing