Arizona Willow
Salix arizonica
Réalisation de 1884- CC BY- C. G. Pringle- Rillita River - 22/06/1884
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix arizonica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in riparian zones and wetlands
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Establishment of stock plants in the nursery provides significant advantages over wild-land collections. Thinning of seedlings down to one per container can occur when the seedlings are 2 to 4 cm tall.
Source: npn.rngr.net