Barratt's Willow
Salix barrattiana
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix barrattiana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon
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, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in riparian zones and wet meadows.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: S. barrattiana is found from Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Territories, south to British Columbia and Alberta. Peripheral populations are found in Glacier National Park, Montana and Wyoming.
Source: npn.rngr.net